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Notest requiredforPointRoberts trips Businesses say not enough of their Canadian customers are aware of special exemption MARK BOOTH

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Point Roberts’ businesses are starting to see some familiar customers returning after nearly two years, but they hope there will be a whole lot more soon.

The U.S. pene-exclave has been recognized as a remote border community by Canada’s Order in Council. It means fully-vaccinated Canadians can make essential or non-essential visits for any length of time and are not required to present a pre-entry negative COVID test when returning home.

The trip details need to be provided via the no charge ArriveCan app and there is a chance of being randomly selected to do a COVID test at home when you cross back over the border into Canada.

It’s one of just four Canadian crossings to be given such status.

It was welcome news for the Point Roberts business community that has suffered greatly since the initial full border closure back in March 2020 and had been campaigning for the exemption to happen much sooner.

Now the challenge is getting Canadians to better understand the unique rules compared to the other 49th parallel U.S.

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Olivia Hughes of In Out Parcel services says there is a lot of confusion among her customers when it comes to understanding Point Roberts has a special border exemption.

crossings in B.C. The Point Roberts Chamber of Commerce has run ads in the Optimist to encourage Delta residents to return and take advantage of the special status.

The border rules are also prominently displayed at the various parcel outlets where Canadians can use a U.S. address for a wider variety of online stores and merchandise or avoid

international shipping costs.

A staff member at Point to Point told the Optimist some regular customers are starting to trickle back, but it’s nothing close to pre-pandemic levels.

Olivia Hughes completely agreed. She works at the nearby In Out Parcel service.

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“I don’t know if you remember how it was (here) prepandemic? The whole reason we have a locker (pick-up) system is because there would be long lines here and at other parcel places. This was a huge economy. I mean, it was almost like a nightmare even living here because people picking up all these packages. Now, we’re lucky to have one customer at any time.”

Like the parcel outlets, the International Marketplace, Point Roberts’ lone grocery store, was relatively quiet with no other Canadian cars in the parking lot when the Optimist paid a visit on Feb. 9, as were the various gas stations where the savings equated to about 40 cents a litre compared to current Canadian prices.

The Optimist can vouch for the quick border trips being seamless.

The Wednesday afternoon visit only required a Nexus card to get through U.S. Customs (vaccination status could have been asked). The federal government’s ArriveCan app trip information was filled out prior to departing our Ladner office and it took the Canadian Border Services (CBSA) officer about a minute to review it at the Boundary Bay crossing before being back on Delta roads.

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Inside this week * Beach Grove residents take action - page 4 * Fraser Health talks hospice care - page 5 * Pickleball courts shot down - page 7 * Op-ed - page 8 * Letters to the editor page 9 * Parks and Rec maps out plans for 2022 - page 12 * Ladner producer behind VanCity Raps - page 17 * Chamber Week - page 18 * Pink Shirt Day - pages 18-23 * Look Good Feel Good pages 24-25 * SDSS girls look for a return to basketball provincials - page 28

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The provincial coronavirus health orders concerning personal and organized gatherings are returning to normal with some safety precautions in place.

Effective Feb. 16 at 11:59 p.m., indoor personal gatherings will see a return to normal.

Previously, indoor personal gatherings were limited to your household plus 10 visitors or one other household.

Indoor and outdoor organized gatherings will also return to full capacity, with dancing allowed. Attendees to organized gatherings must continue to wear masks and show BC Vaccine Cards, however, couples hoping to tie the knot, families

looking to hold funeral receptions, and companies planning on hosting large celebratory events will now be able to do so.

Prior to the announcement, indoor organized gatherings of any size were not allowed, which included sponsored or ticketed parties and celebrations as well as wedding and funeral receptions.

Indoor seating events will also return to full capacity with the BC Vaccine Card program in place and face masks.

Incremental easing of restrictions and orders will commence in midFebruary, with the remaining COVID-19 public health measures reviewed in mid-March and mid-April.

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B.C. vax passports sticking around for now as other provinces ditch theirs

Provincial officials will review program in coming weeks TYLER ORTON

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B.C. is sticking by its vaccine passport even as it eases some restrictions while other provinces phase out their own vaccine certificate programs.

The province unveiled plans Tuesday to lift restrictions on everything from capacity lim-

its at seated venues to dancing at nightclubs.

But a new expiry date for the B.C. vaccine card program was not offered up by provincial officials.

Instead, the program still remains in place and is set to expire June 30. Provincial officials did confirm they would be reviewing measures in mid-March and once

again in mid-April.

When provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced in late January the program was being extended into the summer, she said she would leave the door open to “adjustments” to the B.C. vaccine card in the coming months.

The certificates, which are required to enter discretionary venues such

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Beach Grove residents get pro-active after break-ins IAN JACQUES

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Beach Grove residents are looking to get proactive in working with Delta Police following an increasing rate of vehicle break-ins and theft.

Last week, between 60 and 70 households of the Beach Grove Neighbourhood Association took part in a virtual information session with the DPD. The purpose of the session, according to Warren Flandez who if the administrator of the association’s Facebook group was to bring their community together on this ongoing issue and brainstorm how they can all collectively keep crime out of Beach Grove.

The session started with a power point presentation from Const.

Geoff Young, the district liaison officer in Tsawwassen and district supervisor S/Sgt. Gwen

Vaughan-Smith followed by a fulsome question and answer session.

“They talked about a lot of programs that are going on that none of the residents knew about, so it really changed the perceptions of what the police are doing,” said Flandez in a followup interview with the Optimist. “Things like Block Watch, covert patrols. People didn’t know they could register their security cameras or have police come by and assess their security systems or that police can come and do checks of their property when people are away.

“Const. Young also told us that he has an open door policy for the community to come to the community policing officer, which was really good to hear. The whole session was very productive.”

Flandez said this was a great exercise to just

open the door for people in the community to go directly to the police with their concerns rather than airing it out over social media.

“It was a good way to continue the dialogue,” he said. “I think it is important that all the neighbours get involved and have a voice. There is power in numbers just collectively putting forward ideas and looking out for one another.”

Young said he was also pleased with how the meeting went.

“It was very well received. We had a lot of positive comments from everyone,” he said.

“It was good platform to introduce me as the district liaison officer. We did address the recent theft from autos and what we are doing. We can only share a small amount of that information so we don’t jeopardize the ongoing investigations.”

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Fraser Health concludes public consultation IAN JACQUES

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The community will soon have a better idea of the range of health and community services that will be part of the Harold and Veronica Savage Centre for Supportive Care on the Irene Thomas Hospice campus in Ladner.

Fraser Health has confirmed with the Optimist that the health authority has completed consultation with key community stakeholders in Delta.

Some of the organizations and people Fraser Health liaised with included: Tsawwassen First Nations, City of Delta, Delta Hospital and Community Foundation, White Rock-South Surrey Division of Family Practice, Heron Hospice Society, Alzheimer’s Society of B.C., Parkinson Society British Columbia and local pallia-

tive care physicians.

“These conversations were important steps regarding the future of the facility to ensure it is used to best serve the community,” said Fraser Health in an email to the Optimist.

“Services at the site will include grief and bereavement support, seniors programs on healthy aging, and caregiver supports. We reached out directly to a number of organizations to find out which programs, services and/or workshops would be beneficial to the community and also suitable to be provided at the centre.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with our community stakeholders. We are reviewing the feedback we have received and will release the findings to the community when they are finalized.”

Fraser Health assumed control of the Harold and

Veronica Savage Centre for Supportive Care on the Irene Thomas Hospice campus after a two-year power struggle with the Delta Hospice Society who originally operated both the supportive care centre and the Hospice.

After lengthy legal battles, Fraser Health took over the operations, while many previous board members, who either left the Delta Hospice Society board of directors or were not re-elected to the board, helped form the Heron Hospice Society.

Heron is active in the community offering a variety of on-line services including grief circle, grief companions, counselling, vigil services, therapeutic touch, remembrance ceremonies and relaxation circle.

The Delta Hospice Society is also still active in the community offering virtual services as well.

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The federal government has extended the public comment period for the controversial Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project by one month, Ottawa announced Feb. 9.

In a brief statement on its website, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada said the deadline for people to submit written comments about the $3.5 billion expansion of Roberts Bank’s container terminal capacity will now be March 15 – one month after the original deadline of Feb. 13.

The project has been intensely debated on several fronts, with the proponent (the Vancouver Fraser Port

Authority) saying the added capacity is critically needed to address the coming container crunch in the 2030s.

The issue has been put further into the limelight by recent extreme weather washing out road and rail links to the Port of Vancouver, putting extra pressure on existing capacity infrastructure during the winter.

Opponents, however, are many. Included are many members of the local community in Tsawwassen, as well as the municipal governments of Richmond and Delta. Several environmental groups also deride the project as catastrophic to the delicate Fraser Estuary ecosystem, which is crucial for supporting

migrating birds and local sea life.

Among the most vocal opponent, however, has been GCT Terminals – which operates Roberts Bank’s existing Deltaport container terminal. GCT is planning its own smaller expansion of Deltaport (Berth 4), and it has legally challenged the VFPA on the latter’s alleged support for Terminal 2 and deferral of Berth 4 – which GCT alleges is a conflict of interest on the part of the Port Authority.

The VFPA, in turn, said Terminal 2 would be operated by another company other than GCT, which would provide fair, competitive market conditions for vessels looking to dock at Roberts Bank.

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Negative feedback nixes pickleball courts at Pebble Hill Park DANI PENALOZA

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The proposed pickleball courts for Tsawwassen’s Pebble Hill Park won’t be proceeding due to negative public feedback.

Delta council, at their Feb. 7th meeting, nixed the courts from their plans, but they will be going forward with the more well-received proposed tennis courts for the park.

Public consultation from 130 nearby residents, as well as a petition with 83 signatures, showed that 79 per cent had reservations or were opposed to the addition of the pickleball courts.

Concerns about decreased parking availability in the surrounding area, increased traffic in the neighbourhood and most significantly, noise, were raised.

“The sounds associated with the sport of pickleball tend to be much different

from tennis. Though both are paddle or racquet sports commonly played on outdoor courts, pickleball features a plastic polymer ball and solid wooden or composite paddle.

In comparison, tennis uses a racquet strung with cord and a hollow rubber ball covered with felt,” reads the staff report.

The staff report highlights how the existing pickleball courts at Chalmers Park, Cromie Park, Dennison Park and the North Delta Community Track are located in settings where there are few or no adjacent residential properties, or they are located at a lower elevation, thereby reducing the sound from the sport carrying into adjacent residential properties.

However, the proposed location for the Pebble Hill pickleball courts was elevated from the surrounding parkland and residential properties.

Additionally, respondents said that reduced noise from playing tennis, as well as the lower number of courts were reasons why they didn’t oppose both types of courts Though $195,000 was originally allotted from the 2022 Financial Plan to fund four single-purpose tennis courts and nine single-purpose pickleball courts at Pebble Hill Park, only approximately $50,000 of that will be put towards tennis courts.

A remainder of $145,000 in available project funding is left over, but it will be redirected to advance future pickleball projects in South Delta, stressed Mayor George Harvie.

“We’re very dedicated to work toward providing additional courts for the pickleball community, but we also need to ensure that we’re ensuring the protection of livability in surrounding areas,” said Harvie.

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OPINION Let’s all lift each other up

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Editor’s Note IAN JACQUES

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ext Wednesday, Feb. 23 is Pink Shirt Day – a day to recognize the impacts of bullying and focussing in on initiatives to help those impacted by bullying.

In today’s print edition, thanks to many community partners, leaders and businesses, the Optimist presents our annual Pink Shirt Day anti-bullying section.

We have a number of stories that highlight anti-bullying messages and what organizations and groups in our community say that bullying – of any kind – is not okay.

For those of you who don’t know, Pink Shirt Day originated from a group of teenagers in Nova Scotia back in 2007, who organized a pink-shirt-wearing protest within their high school to support a boy who was bullied for wearing pink.

This year’s Pink Shirt Day theme is ‘Lit Each Other Up.’ Those words could not be more important in the challenges and times that we are all facing.

While I recognize and support Pink Shirt Day and everything that it stands for, this should not just be one day, it should be every day where we teach our children that bullying of any kind is simply not acceptable.

Collectively it is up to all of us – as adults – to shine a light on these issues, and to teach our next generation. To lift them up and empower all of them.

Last year around this time when I penned a column about Pink Shirt Day I talked about the proliferation of on-line bullying and harassment – especially amongst our Facebook community groups. Sadly I haven’t seen much of a change, rather, the on-line bullying, harassment and abuse has actually gotten worse. Having differing opinions and debating topics of any kind is healthy and I love a good debate where you can exchange ideas and different points of view, but I won’t tolerate harassment, personal attacks and bullying.

We all need to do better. We all need to lift each other up not push others down.

1926 Ladner Bowling Club

This photograph depicts members of the Ladner Lawn Bowling Club taken on January 13, 1926, showing: Mr. Atkey, Haley Wilson, W. A. Kirkland, Charles Trim, Charles Harman, Dr. King, Mr. Norris, and Mr. Frederick (in front).

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As the hockey season ends, a tribute to goalies

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’ve been coaching hockey goalies for more than 10 years.

I was a goalie as a kid.

I wanted to be a goalie because you stayed on the ice the whole game. A little selfish I guess, but it was fun.

I started coaching when my son played hockey. He moved to skateboarding, I stuck with the player between the pipes. I’ve coached hundreds of young athletes. I have and continue to learn a lot about the position.

One thing is for sure – you don’t want to watch a hockey game with me. Unless you want to see a save or a goal replayed over and over and over again.

Being a goalie in hockey is one of the most difficult roles in sports. You have to be a great skater, be fearless as the puck is fired at you, and be resilient enough to get over a puck that gets past you. As Ted Lasso says, be a goldfish.

Goldfish can’t remember what happened 10 seconds ago. Be a goldfish.

There’s a couple things I

Community Comment BRAD SHERWIN

have to remind coaches and parents about goaltenders.

First, they are one player on the team, not the whole team. Their role is to make up for everyone else’s errors. If someone gets by a player, the goalie has to make up for that.

Second, limit shots on goal.

Every shot that’s ‘not’ taken is one less opportunity for a goal. And every goal that gets scored needs at least one and sometimes two goals at the other end to get back in the lead. I wish players got rewarded for breaking up a play, because it’s just as important as a goal or an

assist.

Finally, the TV highlights are examples of what not to do – you don’t have to scramble so much when you are in the correct position.

Goalies are fragile. When the puck gets by them, they feel it, more than anyone else on the ice. Goalies playing with confidence can win you a game. With the playoffs in full swing for minor hockey, make sure your goalie goes into the game thinking nothing can get by them. So that fancy dangle move you did in warm-up, flipping it past ‘your’ goalie and celebrating like you won the lottery, won’t help.

A tap on the pads goes a long way for a goalie.

So little to ask, when they always have your back.

Brad Sherwin, MBA is a long-time resident of South Delta, and has over 30 years experience in marketing, public relations and business strategy. He teaches postsecondary marketing, coaches hockey goalies and is Past President of Deltassist.

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Letters

Pick up and bin it

Editor: Re: dyke trail and dog poop I have walked the trail from 12th Ave. to the concession stand both back and front for the past 20 years and never have I seen such blatant disrespect for the bylaw which requires you to pick up after your pooch.

Some people say and I quote: “Nature will take

care of it,” or “It makes good fertilizer.”

Well folks it’s time to re-think your misguided logic. Some think it’s okay to bag the poop and leave it on the trail when there is a bin within a couple 100 feet from them.

What is it going to take to convince these misguided dog owners that it is not okay? Protests?

Vigilante groups or

maybe take a photo of the offender and publish it in the Optimist (shame the owner).

I don’t think we have to go that far. I’m just throwing it out there for debate.

If the offenders read this message, I’m sure they will find a way to correct their errand ways, carry a bag, pick up and bin it.

Richard Smyth

This is not democracy Editor: Where have all the flowers gone?

Driven over, I guess.

It used to be that those in charge had won the most votes (democracy).

Now it’s those with the biggest trucks (anarchy). This assault on the health and well-being of thousands of their fellow Canadians is unconscionable.

The serious poisoning of the air in Ottawa has put all those with respira-

tory vulnerabilities, children, seniors, and others breathing this toxic engine exhaust, at serious risk. Add the damaging impact of illegal levels of noise, the forced closure of transit services and vital retail suppliers, and the cumulative effect is beyond the pale!

Further, the blockage of essential supply lines at several other locations has put thousands out of work and seriously depressed the national

economy. All according to plan, I suppose. The inability of all levels of government and police forces to uphold the legislated measures of law and order is terribly disturbing! The decades’ long enviable positive reputation of Canada world wide – as a strong, considerate and responsible society has been transformed into just the opposite! “Short time passing!”

Don Gunning

The following letter was sent to MP Carla Qualtrough and copied to the Delta Optimist As my MP I am requesting you to immediately advise the Prime Minister to get tough and I mean tough like his dad did who invoked the War Measures Act in 1970 [Replaced in1988, with the Emergencies Act] using the military and heavy equipment in every location in Canada deemed necessary.

You and your

Government look weak and gutless!

To make matters worse the Americans are taking over adding millions of dollars to this so-called protest. I agree with only one thing and that is the PM should not talk to these people, they have to be escorted out of our towns by force if necessary …for God sakes they are setting up camps in your front yard in Ottawa and your government does nothing?

You heard the cry

from the Ottawa’s Chief of Police, they do not have the resources so help them before we have a day like the Americans.

I know I speak for thousands of Canadians so please, as our current government, use the powers you have been given and protect us as required.

Unvaccinated individuals who get COVID-19 should be denied access to our medical system!!

Gerry Bramhill

Is the demand really there?

a cannabis dispensary, so he must be ecstatic in that he will have two shops to go to.

We might produce all that cannabis locally, but I do not think we have that high demand in Tsawwassen.

We have a number of nail bars in Tsawwassen and I do not think there are that many fingers to work on.

I may have outdated views but given the way that the country is going I would prefer to stay there.

As I said previously this product in the right hands is a godsend to those who need it, but my feelings are that these companies are hoping to create a demand that is not there currently.

Ivor Hewitt

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DRAFT BUDGET 2022/2023 We would like to invite the community to provide input regarding its priorities prior to development of the Delta School District draft budget for 2022/2023.

You are encouraged to attend both of the following online sessions: Budget Webinar

Public Input Session

Join us to learn more about the budget process and hear an overview of the district’s departments and their priorities.

Join us for an open discussion as we gather important feedback on the community’s priorities for the draft budget.

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 7 – 8pm Via Zoom Video Call

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 7:30 – 9pm Via Zoom Video Call

Please register at www.deltasd.bc.ca or via this link: https://forms.gle/dBsaxBdwdNu6E66A7 Both sessions will include an opportunity for participants to ask questions.

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Time to take a tougher stand

Editor: I write this letter in reference to a recent letter from Mark-Jens Barton regarding the proposed cannabis operations currently under review

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Contracts worth almost $57 million have been handed out to various engineering companies, beginning the process of replacing the George Massey Tunnel.

The province awarded nine contracts, ranging from $202,000 to $15 million, for technical and engineering expertise for the environmental assessment, construction of the Steveston Interchange and requests for quotation and proposal for the new eight-lane tunnel, according to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

The next step is to begin the environmental assessment process, which will include engagement with Indigenous groups and stakeholders and preparation for procurement, the ministry said. There will also be the first of

several public comment periods once the environmental assessment kicks off this spring.

Construction of the tunnel is expected to begin in 2025 after the environmental review.

Last summer, the provincial government finally announced it was replacing the aging tunnel with an eight-lane immersed tube tunnel to the tune of $4.15 billion and with a completion date of 2030.

Originally, a 10-lane bridge was planned to replace the George Massey Tunnel, but this was scrapped in 2017 by the then newly formed BC NDP government.

The new plan includes three lanes for regular traffic in each direction and one dedicated rapidbus lane each way.

The province is also updating transit and cycling infrastructure along the George Massey corridor as part of the replacement project.

This work, already underway, includes adding quick-access lanes for buses onto the interchange near Bridgeport and building new multiuse pathways to connect the Oak Street Bridge to the City of Richmond’s cycling and pedestrian network.

In addition to the Highway 99 interchange improvements, the Steveston interchange will also be rebuilt with five lanes.

Transportation Investment Corporation is working on the eight-lane tunnel and Steveston Interchange, and will provide “the controls, practices and other oversights essential for this complex project,” the ministry said.

Construction on the Steveston Interchange is set to begin this year, and to open in 2025.

Cycling and bus-lane upgrades will also be done to Highway 99 in Delta.

Environmental Assessment of the Tilbury Phase 2 LNG Expansion Project Virtual Information Sessions and Invitation to Comment FortisBC Holdings Ltd. with its regulated natural gas subsidiary FortisBC Energy Inc. (collectively, FortisBC) proposes to expand its existing liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility on Tilbury Island in Delta, B.C. The Tilbury Phase 2 LNG Expansion Project (Tilbury Phase 2) would increase the facility’s LNG production capacity by up to an additional 7,700 tonnes per day for an operational life of at least 40 years. Tilbury Phase 2 would allow for an additional storage capacity of 142,400 m3 (3.5 petajoules), and also include an additional storage tank, liquefaction trains and supporting infrastructure.

Tilbury Phase 2 is subject to review under B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Act (2018) and the Federal Impact Assessment Act. B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) will conduct an environmental assessment that meets both federal and provincial requirements though a provision known as Substitution. Following the assessment, Provincial and Federal Ministers will each make independent decisions on whether or not to approve the project.

The EAO is inviting the public and Indigenous nations to review the draft Process Order, Assessment Plan, Application Information Requirements, and Regulatory Coordination Plan (collectively: Process Planning documents) and provide feedback to assist with the scoping of the assessment, including: • What information must be provided • How the information must be gathered • Who must be involved in the EA, and how they must be engaged • The timing of each of the subsequent phases of the EA

Virtual Information Sessions

The EAO is inviting the public to the following virtual information sessions, which will be held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated safety measures:

March 3, 2022 - 1:00p.m. to 2:30p.m. PST

March 9, 2022 - 5:00p.m. to 6:30p.m. PST

For details on how to connect to the information sessions, please visit: https://projects.eao.gov.bc.ca, click on ‘List of Projects,’ then search ‘Tilbury Phase 2 LNG Expansion.’

The Information Sessions will include:

• A presentation by the EAO on the process planning phase of the EA process • A presentation by FortisBC on the proposed project • An opportunity to ask questions online.

The EAO presentation will be available on the EAO’s website following the virtual information sessions.

Public Comment Period

A comment period on the Process Planning documents will be open for 45 days: February 24 to April 10, 2022 at midnight PST. All comments received in relation to the above noted documents will be considered.

The EAO accepts comments:

By Online Form:

By Mail

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The Process Planning documents and other public engagement materials are available on the EAO’s website at: https://projects.eao.gov.bc.ca, click on ‘List of Projects,’ then search: ‘Tilbury Phase 2 LNG Expansion.’

For more information on the environmental assessment process, visit: gov.bc.ca/eao NOTE: All submissions received by EAO during the public comment period in relation to Tilbury Phase 2 are considered public and will be posted to the EAO’s website. All comments must adhere to the EAO’s public comment policy to be considered.

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Throne speech lacked in substance, says Delta South MLA IAN JACQUES

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The Throne speech delivered by the NDP last week in Victoria was more about looking back and not looking forward.

That is the sentiment from Delta South MLA Ian Paton.

The Liberal agriculture and food security critic said he was disappointed in what he heard from Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, when she delivered the speech from the throne, outlining government’s plans.

“It has been five years since they came into government. This is their second term and we sat there and listened to the Lieutenant Governor lay out these plans, which really were things promised five years ago. We haven’t seen anything materialize from those

great ideas and promises,” said Paton. “There were no concrete ideas in the throne speech saying here is what we are doing to fix issues like the opioid crisis, the $10 a day-day care that was promised. Where is the housing affordability that they promised?

“People are in peril in British Columbia.

Between the pandemic, drug overdose deaths, the fires and floods – there was no mention of those effected by these tragedies. It was somewhat disappointing.”

Next week the NDP will be providing an economic forecast and following that, later in the month, this year’s budget.

Paton said he would like to see, in the NDP’s five-year transportation plan, where is the money for the eight-lane Massey replacement project.

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“Until we actually see that in the budget, is this ever going to happen,” he said. “On Wednesday they announced several contracts for assessment and plans and that’s interesting because this summer would have been the grand opening of the new bridge had they just got on with it.

“Here in Delta, I would love to see money put forward towards a new extended care facility at our Delta Hospital. An MRI machine would be something I would like to see and agriculture in general across the province, a fund sent aside in the millions of dollars.

It is a high-risk business and they [farmers] need funding right away to help recover from natural disasters.”

Paton would also like to see funding put towards diking and dredging here in Delta.

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Wishing you a Happy Family Day!

IAN PATON MLA | DELTA SOUTH

604-940-7930 Ian.Paton.MLA@leg.bc.ca /IanPatonDelta

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Off-leash enclosures among Delta’s Parks, Recreation & Culture Commission’s 2022 projects DANI PENALOZA

C o n t r i b u t i n g Wr i t e r

Among the list of 13 projects and programs to work on in 2022, Delta’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission is looking to complete two off-leash dog enclosures, while designing and consulting for additional sites.

The two off-leash areas are slotted for Pebble Hill Park and Paterson Park.

“We are planning to bring forward the second round of consultation around the enclosed dog off-leash area [at Pebble Hill Park] at the end of this month, based off a redesign that staff have done following feedback provided to

staff in the first round of engagement last spring,” said Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture Carmen Gonzalez to council at the Feb. 7 meeting.

There, council approved the Commission’s 2022 work plan, which also includes working with staff and stakeholders to develop

a Parks, Recreation and Culture Strategic Plan.

“The Plan will help set priorities, focus energies and resources, strengthen operations and ensure that common goals and objectives are achieved,” reads the report from Commissioner Don Sangster.

Some other items on their 2022 to-do list are

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replacing the washrooms at Ladner Lions Park, hosting pop-up parks in North and South Delta, completing the Ladner Outdoor Multi-Sport Court Cover, and offering special events when sanctioned to proceed.

“It’s an amazing amount of work that we’ve got going on in 2022, and we’re very proud of the work that staff are doing in consultation with the commission and appropriate community members.

So, great work and thank you,” said Mayor George Harvie.

“There are a lot of people who’ve put in many, many years of service to the community on the Parks and Recreation Commission, but their enthusiasm hasn’t changed at all. They’re a really good group of

people – very knowledgeable about almost every aspect of parks and recreation activities,” added Coun. Bruce McDonald.

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission is chaired by Sangster, vice-chaired by McDonald, and also has Coun. Jeannie Kanakos as a voting member. It is made up of 10 community members, but they will be looking to hire a consultant to lead the strategic plan process.

“The Commission work plan includes many ongoing items that support the Parks, Recreation and Culture department’s core services and daily operations. New initiatives and projects will continue to be delivered in a timely, prudent and responsible manner,” reads the report.

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Delta’s population has increased by 6.1 per cent in the past five years.

That’s according to the latest date from Statistics Canada. Last week the agency released new population and dwelling numbers for Canada based on the results of the 2021 census.

The data show that Delta’s population grew from 102,238 in 2016 to 108,455 in 2021, an increase of 6.1 per cent.

This compares to the provincial population

change of 7.6 per cent and national of 5.2 per cent.

Total private dwellings were 39,736 in 2021 compared to 37,590 in 2016 a change of 5.7 per cent.

Population density per square km in 2021 is 603.7 and Delta has a national population ranking in 2021 at 52.

The census data shows British Columbia had the second-highest population growth among the provinces.

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TB Vets funds new equipment at Delta Hospital The TB Vets Charitable Foundation generously donated $35,524 towards a GlideScope Core Video Laryngoscope System for the surgical department at Delta Hospital.

The Glidescope Core is an all-in-one system needed to visualize the airway and tracheobronchial tree for intubation.

This state-of-the-art equipment has a highdefinition touchscreen monitor that displays high resolution images through the titanium video laryngoscopes.

This critical item is used daily at Delta Hospital for intubating patients for general surgery while under anesthetic.

Delta Hospital’s surgical department is one of the busiest in Fraser Health, performing close to 9,000 surgeries per year. Hard hit by COVID-19 surgeons are now working through the backlog of procedures

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The TB Vets Charitable Foundation recently donated $35,524 towards a GlideScope Core Video Laryngoscope System for the surgical department at Delta Hospital. coupled with increased infection control protocol.

The new glidescope will allow surgeons to provide the best patient care and surgical outcome using upgraded equipment and the latest technology.

“We are so thankful for

TB Vets and their long history of helping fund priority equipment at Delta Hospital and across British Columbia,” says Lisa Hoglund, Executive Director, Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation.

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Need for student support sparks mental health donation The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on the local community in so many ways.

By now, most are familiar with the medical consequences of this

pandemic – transmission of COVID-19 is at its’ highest levels, and the medical system is trying to keep up. In the midst of this, the mental health crisis is at a fever pitch.

Demand for mental health services has never been higher.

Trying to provide mental health services throughout this pandemic has been a real challenge for the mental health service providers in Delta, and beyond.

Andrew and Meg Neufeld from Alongside You have joined forces with their team of associates to continue to bring mental health services to clients in the Lower Mainland and across Canada, both in person, and online.

Following the death of Delta teen Maiike Blom in December, Delta School District reached out to Alongside You to ask for support.

“The impact of this tragedy was immediate, and supports were already stretched thin – we knew we had to do something to help,” said Neufeld. “This is why we exist – to be able to fill gaps and find ways to support the community that we love.”

Alongside You partnered with the Delta School District, sending counsellors into the school, and to the memorial and funeral to provide mental health supports. The hope was that this action would make a difference in the lives of those grieving the loss, and show that the community cares. Further supports were made available for the community through the clinic on an ongoing basis.

One of the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, and this tragedy in the community is that resources are stretched thin, and financial difficulties are even more present for individuals and families. The Step Forward Program is an internal subsidy fund at

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Andrew and Meg Neufeld from Alongside You. Alongside You that subsidizes their services for those needing financial assistance. The program has provided more than $450,000 in subsidizes services since its inception.

As of December, the Step Forward Program had committed all but $300 of its’ funding to clients.

Sean Doolan, a board member for the Harlow and Mary Ann Burrows Foundation contacted Alongside You and made a donation of $21,000 in memory of Maiike Blom to ensure that the Step Forward Program could continue.

“We started Alongside You, and the Step Forward Program, because we wanted to make sure our community could access the help it needs, regardless of income,” added Neufeld. “We depend on the generosity of our staff, associates, and our community to make this happen. We weren’t sure how we were going to continue to do this – this sponsorship will make it possible for us to help so many people, and we are eternally grateful for the support.”

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Youth-led community group ‘Girl Up Delta’ collecting period products for United Way DANI PENALOZA

C o n t r i b u t i n g Wr i t e r

Youth-led, feminist group “Girl Up Delta” is hosting period poverty drives throughout Delta to not only collect menstruation products for folks who need them, but also to challenge the stigma surrounding the very natural and normal body function.

Formed in December of last year by Grade 11 students Yazmine Grewal and Ranvir Otal, the Delta chapter of the United Nations’ Girl Up campaign is collecting new packages of pads and tampons to donate to United Way’s Period Promise Campaign.

“We don’t talk about period poverty, or just periods in general – we don’t know about the issue, so, when people have a lack of education about this topic, then

there’s a lack of support ...

That’s why we’re spreading awareness and advocating, along with doing the drives,” says Grewal.

Period poverty is the chronic or occasional challenge that people face when trying to access menstrual products or the facilities to use them safely, defines United Way’s and the B.C. Ministry of Social Development and Poverty’s Period Promise research project launched in 2019.

Just over half of the respondents (51 per cent) from their 1,600-respondent public survey indicated they had struggled to purchase menstruation products for themselves, and 26 per cent indicated they’d gone through a period without having these products available to them.

“Period poverty is a symptom of poverty. It

exists largely because menstrual products are expensive. They are viewed as a consumer good rather than an essential support for people who menstruate. For people who use disposable products, they are a monthly expense that can place additional stresses on already tight budgets,” reads the research project’s final report, which was released March 2021.

And not having access to these products is an isolating factor, which can mean that individuals have to miss school, work and other events while menstruating.

“We want to open a conversation, and we want people to know what’s going on,” says Otal.

As Girl Up Delta’s first initiative, the group will have drop-off boxes set up at the South Delta Recreation Centre, the

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Grade 11 students Yazmine Grewal (left) and Ranvir Otal (right) from Girl Up Delta are collecting menstruation products for United Way as part of their first initiative since forming last December.

North Delta Recreation Centre, Winskill Aquatic and Fitness Centre and

the Ladner Leisure Centre until Feb. 21.

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ST. DAVID’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 1115 – 51A Street Tsawwassen Rector Rev. Simbarashe Basvi Sunday Service 10 am Wed. Service 11 am 604-943-4737 st.davidsdelta51@gmail.com

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tries that have little or no regard for human rights.

Money is no stairway to heaven. Worshipping wealth is like eating empty calories. It will fill you up, but not feed you; it will not nourish you with what your heart and your soul needs. Throughout the gospel accounts, Jesus makes it very clear that in the kingdom of heaven material wealth conveys no status and he proclaims that those who

have little or nothing in the way of material wealth are specially blessed. I for one do not believe Jesus means that the poorer you get the more blessed you will be—that the aim of life is to be as poor as you can. Jesus proclaims his blessing not upon poverty, but upon the poor—those who are hungry, and who are grieving, outcast, and reviled. Jesus assures them that they have not been forgotten by God. Through challenging and comforting words, Jesus speaks to the wealth and poverty in each and every one of us. He wants to fill our emptiness, not with material wealth, but spiritual wealth. So he comes to us and blesses us with forgiveness. He comes to us and blesses us with hope. He comes to us to fill our hearts with love for others in their poverty—whether that be physical poverty, moral poverty, and spiritual poverty. Thanks be to God.

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“But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. “Woe to you who are full now, for you will be hungry. “Woe to you who are laughing now, for you will mourn and weep. “Woe to you when all speak well of you, for that is what their ancestors did to the false prophets.” (Luke 6: 25-26).

Based on these and others words spoken by Jesus, some have assumed that he was an enemy of the rich. This isn’t true. It is because Jesus loves the rich that he speaks hard, but truthful words.

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Joseph on both sides of camera in hip hop film Ladnerite is featured on and the associate producer for the documentary ‘Vancity Raps’ DANI PENALOZA

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Hip hop is like complex poetry, says Ladner’s Daniel Joseph, or “Dangerous” when he’s performing. The music genre is full of literary devices, like similes, metaphors and alliteration, but more importantly, it tells a story.

And the new feature-length, narrative documentary “Vancity Raps” – which Joseph is both featured in and an associate producer for – promises to tell the story of the hip hop scene in Vancouver.

“We were looking to plant the seed.

We, [the performers in the documentary and the producers], all come from fairly humble beginnings, and we worked at our craft, and we crafted our work and we evolved into these artists and producers and performers that can engage people and connect to people. And I think that’s really what it is – for the next generation, how can we show them that they can do it, too?” he says.

In addition to hopefully inspiring and encouraging younger generations to join the world of hip hop, the documentary also showcases how local hip hop artists are working to uplift their community with their music.

In January, Vancity Raps – which is

written, directed and produced by Pale Christian Thomas – won a certificate of appreciation from the Vancouver Independent Film Festival for “Best Canadian Documentary.”

Joseph originally got involved in Vancity Raps through the documentary’s co-producer Travis Turner, who he used to do shows with in the past, he says, including opening for Nelly, Cypress Hill and Chamillionaire.

At first, he was asked to tell his story in the documentary, but once he shared that he had experience producing and being on the other side of the camera, the director took him on board.

This year, the documentary will be making its way through the film festival circuit and the team will be working to secure a distribution deal with streaming services or an entertainment company.

“Hip hop is all about storytelling, and why it’s important is that artists singing and rapping, it’s good for the soul. It’s good for any soul to let it out, but I also think that from a content perspective, there’s a lot of great messaging, and education and inspiration that hip hop can provide,” says Joseph.

For trailers, see their YouTube Channel, Facebook and Instagram by searching for “Vancity Raps.”

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Ladner’s Daniel Joseph says to keep an eye out at film festivals for Vancity Raps, a feature documentary he’s in and was an associate producer for.

Seth Rogen recalls ‘cowardly’ moment at Tsawwassen’s old paintball arena DANI PENALOZA

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Comedian, actor and filmmaker Seth Rogen namedropped Tsawwassen while being interviewed on the YouTube talk-show series “Hot Ones” this past month while struggling his way through several rounds of spicy wings.

During the final round, the show’s host Sean Evans gave the interviewing reins over to Rogen’s long-time friend and collaborator Evan Goldberg, who then prompted him to reflect back into their shared childhood.

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Long-time friends and collaborators Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen recalled a hilarious but ‘cowardly’ moment at Tsawwassen’s old outdoor paintball facility on an episode of Hot Ones. our business endeavours, but there was a time in the 10th grade when you did one of the least brave things I’ve ever seen

someone do,” started Goldberg.

“It was in Tsawwassen.”

While trying to suppress the building heat of the final

chicken wing with a glass of milk, Rogen agreed that it was, indeed, a “cowardly manoeuvre” and began retelling the story.

It happened at the old paintball arena, he said. “[Tsawwassen] had a giant, outdoor paintball facility and we all went paintballing there, and these guys showed up that were like professional paintball guys, and we’re, like, 15-yearsold. They’re loaded with paintball bullets and have automatic paintball guns, and we have the pump-action, cheap paintball guns,” said Rogen.

“And they, right away, from my memory, just unload a torrent of bullets ... And I run off into the woods as, literally, all

my friends get annihilated ... I ran, and I was like, ‘We did it, guys! We got away’ and then I looked back and I was all alone.”

Goldberg emphasized how he, himself, took about 25 hits to the back and was covered in welts.

When the young Rogen eventually returned to the scene of the crime, everyone was infuriated with him for bailing on the entire group to defend themselves against the pros, the pair recalled.

The paintball facility that the two referred to in the Jan. 20 episode of Hot Ones no longer exists much to Rogen’s dismay, who replied “Noooooo” on Twitter to somebody sharing the news.

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Chamber Week

Delta Chamber helping businesses overcome challenges

Business leaders in Delta — from all types of businesses and non-profits — are faced with opportunities and challenges.

For the past couple of years many of these challenges have occurred simultaneously and with a heightened sense of urgency. During these times, one can often feel like they are isolated on an island.

As the Voice of Business, the Delta Chamber of Commerce amplifies business owners’ concerns to ensure they are heard by government. Through our network of relationships and connections we help business owners find the answers they need as well as request support from government to make a tangible difference.

Every day, the Delta Chamber is having conversations about the issues that matter to businesses: supply chain, labour force shortages, economic recovery from COVID, business expansion opportunities, and the future growth of our community.

The Delta Chamber advocates on behalf of business to raise awareness at a local, regional, provincial, and federal level; and Chamber members play a key role in providing the lens through which the organization advocates.

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Delta Chamber of Commerce executive director Jill McKnight at last fall’s Hats Off to Excellence Awards.

As the business community continues to grow in Delta the need for labour continues to increase. In response to these increasing needs, the Delta Chamber is sharing and partnering on programs that connect employers with available workers and opportunities for

upskilling their current teams. Through the connections business owners make via the Chamber, their business can access available workers and provide valuable work experiences.

Customers and clients are inclined to do business with individuals they know,

like, value, and trust. Membership at the Delta Chamber of Commerce is the ideal means for making lasting connections within Delta’s business community. The Chamber is a conduit for connectivity through the membership engagement activities, learning opportunities, and networking events.

Whether a business owner is looking to network, support other local businesses, or introduce their product and/ or service into the local market, today is the opportune time to begin a membership and establish a trusted reputation. Since 1910, the Delta Chamber of Commerce’s number one priority has been to foster the strength and growth of Delta’s business community.

As many businesses have pivoted and adapted since the onset of the pandemic, so too has the Delta Chamber.

The Chamber team is listening to what members say is most important and how the organization can continue to improve its service. The Chamber wishes to know the challenges facing businesses, big or small, and how it can support the growth and prosperity of Delta’s remarkable, diverse businesses.

The Delta Chamber is only a call 604946-4232) or email: info@deltachamber.ca away.

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How City of Delta staff are honouring Pink Shirt Day DANI PENALOZA

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Though Delta won’t be able to have its usual “Battle of the Badges” hockey game between the city’s firefighters and police officers in honour of Pink Shirt Day, this year, they’ll be sharing a video about the importance of inclusion and kindness.

The City of Delta will release the video, which will still feature Delta fire and police, across social media on Pink Shirt Day this coming Wednesday, Feb. 23, in addition to decorating customer service areas in city buildings, encouraging staff to wear pink shirts and turning City Hall’s outside lights to pink.

“There’s always seemed to be a real connection between Delta police and fire with youth – and I think that flowed out of the hockey games ... It’s important to hear from these kinds of [community] leaders that bullying is not okay and standing up is the right thing to do,” says Sean McGill, Delta’s city manager.

Through the city’s social media

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Keep an eye out for pink lights at City Hall in honour of Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday, Feb. 23.

posting, as well as sharing a video for schools to use, they’re hoping to spread the message that diversity, and simply being different from one another, is welcomed in Delta.

“Bullying is not okay. It has impacts on people long past their elementary or high school years, and I think as adults, we still go through the same thing. I don’t think bullying behaviour stops at youth – I think if it’s allowed to continue, it continues through adulthood, and no one should find that acceptable,” says McGill.

They’re hoping that Battle of the Badges will be back sooner than later, but unfortunately weren’t able to hold the good-natured hockey game this year again because of the pandemic.

Pink Shirt Day originated from a group of teenagers in Nova Scotia back in 2007, who organized a pinkshirt-wearing protest within their high school to support a boy who was bullied for wearing pink.

They bought 50 pink tank tops from a discount store and distributed them to schoolmates to wear in support of the boy, reads the movement’s website.

PINK SHIRT DAY Wear your support!

Let’s work together & #LiftEachOtherUp On Wednesday, February 23, Mayor George V. Harvie and Delta Council invite you to join them in wearing pink in support of Pink Shirt Day. Bullying could be happening to someone you know and care about and it’s not okay. We need to collectively stand against bullying and help lift each other up and encourage healthy self esteem, compassion and kindness in our schools and community. Learn more at PinkShirtDay.ca

(left to right): Councillor Jeannie Kanakos, Councillor Bruce McDonald, Councillor Dylan Kruger, Mayor George V. Harvie, Councillor Alicia Guichon, Councillor Lois E. Jackson, Councillor Dan Copeland

Today and everyday, we stand up to bullying and choose to spread kindness.

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Ladner’s Neilson Grove Elementary installing a puzzle-mosaic of kindness DANI PENALOZA

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A mosaic of handwritten and drawn ideas of what kindness is will be lining the front hall and office area of Ladner’s Neilson Grove Elementary, all connecting together in the form of a giant puzzle.

With the everprominent separation that the pandemic has brought to our lives, Missy Thornton, a child youth care worker with the Delta School District, knew that she wanted to do something to bring everyone together safely on Pink Shirt Day.

And so, she came up with the idea of forming a mosaic-style puzzle, specifically made up of puzzle pieces decorated with visualizations from Neilson Grove’s students and staff members of what kindness means to them.

“We’re going to chat about, what is bullying?

What does kindness look like? What does it feel like? What does it sound like? And then the kids are going to describe it in words and pictures on their puzzle piece, however they may want to display that,” explains Thornton.

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CONTINUED from Page 20 The puzzle will be composed of more than 200 pieces and will hopefully remind anyone who passes by it that we are all in this together, she said.

“Everyone is very separated right now – we all go home, you don’t go out anymore, you don’t usually go to see people, so, knowing that you’re in this community, that we’re connected and all going through this together, I think can be really helpful, especially with some kids who feel a little bit more alone, and even with some of us, as adults,” says Thornton.

The puzzle will also illustrate how everyone has different, preferred ways to receive kindness.

As one of the school district’s child youth care workers, Thornton works within schools to support the social, emotional and behavioural needs of the students there, as well as the overall health and wellbeing of the school.

“If someone needs help making friends or [developing] self-confidence, we work on those things. I meet them where they’re at ... and we grow from there,” she says.

Thornton also hosts a variety of clubs and programs for students at lunch and after school. Her current repertoire includes a coding club, basketball and a creative writing group.

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DeltaPolicesupportsPinkShirtDay Delta Police provides tips to avoid cyber bullying

While a lawful requirement under the Police Act (“cloth shoulder flashes identifying the municipal force shall be worn on all garments”), in recent years, shoulder flashes have become more than just an identifying characteristic of police officers.

They can often be found on the walls of police buildings across the country, on the desks of public officials, or on the duty bags of other members – a memento of a shared past and changing present.

As such, the EDIU proposed to establish a series of community-based additions to our uniform that are designed to be worn, and shared, with pride. This was the first proposal from the then-newly formed EDIU in November 2020.

The idea itself was not ours alone, and had been in the works by several mem-

bers past and present, in various forms. What helped the EDIU pass the initiative through the uniform committee and SMT was combining them all under one umbrella.

In the end, the Delta Police approved the design and roll out of six community shoulder flashes for each uniformed member, commemorating Pink Shirt Day, Remembrance Day, Orange Shirt Day, Pride, Canada Day, and the Police

The prominence of technology, social media and online gaming is not going away, and if anything, will just continue to grow and morph.

Be it the pandemic, or a natural course of action, we are seeing our children and teens plug in a lot more, and at a younger and younger age.

This makes them much more vulnerable to cyberbullying.

“It’s important that parents are aware of their child’s online behavand Peace Officer’s National iour, who they are engaging with, and Memorial Day. how, no matter what age the child Uniformed members are may be,’ says,” said Sgt. Ray Athwal of free to wear the community the Delta Police Department (DPD) flashes on shift in a display School and Youth Unit. “Raising of unity, honour, solidarity, digitally responsible youth is as commemoration, and/or important as raising a child who pride for each highlighted knows how to cross the road safely. day.

The earlier you begin to educate your For the second year in a children on online safety, the better.” row, members can display Cyber bullying can occur on many their unity against bullying different online platforms, from in all forms on their shoulsocial media to online video games. ders, in support of Pink There are steps that both parents/ Shirt Day. caregivers and children can take to -submitted by Delta Police

Young people often talk to adults as a last resort.

Make time to talk with the young people in your life about bullying.

help mitigate and deter online bullying.

1) If your child is using social media accounts, privatize them. This can assist with filtering out unwarranted accounts, comments, and messages. Check the privacy settings on video games to ensure that strangers are not interacting with your child.

2) Although it may be easy to bypass, follow the User Minimum Age Agreements on apps. Do you your research on any app or video game before allowing your child to use it.

3) Ensure that your child is not sharing personal information about themselves online. This includes, identifying photos and videos.

Remove the metadata from a photo or message before posting.

4) Talk to your child. Be as present in their online life as you are in their real life. If their behaviour starts to change, maybe it’s time to check in.

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COMMUNITIES ACROSS BC ARE ENCOURAGED TO WEAR PINK ON FEBRUARY 24, IN SUPPORT OF

ANTI-BULLYING DAY. By wearing pink CUPE members support our community by taking a stand against bullying.

Together we can bring awareness to this serious problem that affects our schools, workplaces, and communities.

Please join CUPE 454 and CUPE 1091 in making a wave of pink in Delta for Anti-Bullying Day.

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Good Mental Health: Prevention Better than Cure

Every year, schools in the Delta School District recognize Pink Shirt Day in a variety of different ways. We believe it is vital to Lift Each Other Up and have greater acceptance, respect, and inclusion for everyone, and this reflected in the district’s new Vision for 2030, which is to be “an innovative, inclusive community where all learners belong and everyone soars.”

We know that bullying is overwhelming, hurtful, and can make people feel alone. It can affect learning, friendships, and most importantly, physical and emotional health. We encourage anyone that is a victim of bullying to reach out for help - talk to a parent, teacher, or friend.

We also know that good mental health helps us enjoy life and enables us to be creative, learn and try new things. It helps us be more resilient to cope with difficult times in our lives.

For these reasons and more, the school district has developed a student engagement, empowerment, mentorship and prevention framework to provide all learners with opportunities to develop

the knowledge and understanding needed for physical, mental, spiritual and emotional well-being, not just on Pink Shirt Day, but throughout the year.

“Our aim is to embed and promote positive mental health in all aspects of the education system, including culture, leadership, curriculum and learning environments,” said Kirsten Hermanson, Manager – Prevention and School Wellness, Inclusive Learning.

“The framework cultivates system-wide well-being through compassionate leadership, provides schools with the tools and support to build capacity for mental health in their school community, and embeds mental well-being throughout all learning environments.”

The framework addresses five distinct themes: health; engagement and contribution; connection; safety, inclusion and caring; and targeted and timely interventions.

“We take a tiered approach to mental health and wellness,” said Hermanson.

“There are universal, inclusive supports available to all. There is also more focused support and services for those

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In addition, all schools have access to a wide range of programs and resources through the Inclusive Learning team.

These include: * Health promotion and prevention classroom sessions aimed at preventing substance use by exploring self-control, self-regulation, stress management, refusal skills, healthy relationships, mentors, allies, values and knowledge building. * Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators (EASE) – Classroom resources for educators to teach students coping skills to address the thoughts, feelings and behaviours associated with anxiety. * Various presentations and programs in collaboration with community partners such as the Delta Police Department, YoBro/YoGirl, Safeteen and Pacific Community Resources Society which cover topics such as youth leadership, youth empowerment, sexual exploitation prevention, violence

prevention and gang prevention. * ZZZPower Sleep Program which helps students get ready to learn by coming to school rested. * Age-appropriate pilots on sexual health literacy are currently underway covering topics such as creating positive relationships and boundaries, puberty, body image, online vulnerability and sexual assault prevention.

Next steps include adapting the material for diverse learners. Parent information sessions will be held in January and March 2022, with the new content rolled out in all schools starting in September 2022.

For parents/caregivers, the district offers numerous free online sessions on a number of different topics such as: Wellness and COVID-19 Building Resilience in Kids Making sense of adolescence K-3 transition – the importance of sleep and routine Social media safety Visit the district’s event calendar for details on upcoming events.

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ADVICE FROM THE

professionals Market volatility makes me nervous.

What should I do to stop worrying?

My doctor stated that there are new Canadian recommendations for diagnosing high blood pressure.

Can you tell me more about them?

Thanks for this great question. Hypertension Canada recently released new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of high blood pressure in adults. The new guidelines state for a health adult with no risk factors, normal blood pressure at rest should be below 135mmHg systolic and at or below 85mmHg diastolic. For those with diabetes, blood pressure targets are now at or below 130mmHg systolic and at or below 80mmHg diastolic. If you have chronic kidney disease, are over 70 or have other risk factors, the new targets are even lower.

As February is Heart Health Month, keeping your blood pressure under control is just one of the ways to maintain a healthy heart along with getting enough exercise, eating a healthy well-balanced diet, getting adequate sleep, keep stress under control and not smoking. Come see me for further tips on Heart Health or to measure your blood pressure.

“Your personal pharmacist is with you every step of the way” is not just a slogan – it is THE reason Paul Gibbons, Pharmacist/Owner at the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in Tsawwassen, looks forward to helping you every day.

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If you are nervous about your investments, you’re not alone.

Here’s my advice: Filter out the media noise. Dramatic news makes good headlines, but in reality volatility is normal and healthy.

Successful investing involves using the “ups” and “downs” to your advantage.

Ensure your portfolio is well structured. Your financial advisor should customize an investment portfolio unique to Doug Smith your circumstances, carefully considering your specific BA I CIM® needs for wealth protection, tax efficient income and Financial Advisor comfort with risk.

Benefit from a knowledgeable and experienced financial advisor. If you have doubts, consider getting a second opinion. Trust and confidence should be the foundation of your relationship with your advisor.

Doug Smith is a Financial Advisor with Raymond James Ltd. The views of the author do not necessarily reflect those of Raymond James Ltd. This article is for doug.smith@raymondjames.ca information only. www.raymondjames.ca/dougsmith Raymond James Ltd., member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

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How do tankless water heaters work, and how long do they last? Jolene - North Delta

When does noise become dangerous to my hearing?

Tankless water heaters work on demand – they only heat water when necessary. Instead of wasting energy and money re-heating and storing water when it is not needed, Tankless Water Heaters provide only as much hot water as needed. Tank type water heaters store and heat water at all times, thus incurring higher operating costs. They have a limited supply of hot heater and will run out of hot Water when the tank is drained. Tankless water heaters provide an unlimited supply of hot water – you will never run out. The size of a residential tankless water heater is about the size of a carry-on suitcase and with a few exceptions, can be installed virtually anywhere inside your home. Using a tankless water heater will allow a home to use up to 50% less energy for heating water, which can save hundreds of dollars per year.

Tankless water heaters can last 20 or more years, which by todays manufacturing standards, is 2-3 times longer than a traditional Tank type heater. Fortis has some great Rebate Programs to save you money for switching to this hi-efficiency option.

As a rule of thumb, the following situations put you in the danger zone: (1) if you have to shout over background noise to make yourself heard, (2) If the noise hurts your ears or makes them ring, and (3) If you find it difficult to hear for several hours after hearing the noise.

The same principles apply for much larger systems, such as a whole building Boiler Room. There is newer, much more energy efficient systems that can save a vast amount of money in operating costs as well as being much more environmentally friendly. Fortis has very large rebate programs for these conversions. Ask us for details.

Paul Bach Owner

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Mark Nickel What damages our hearing is the intensity and BC-HIP, BBA duration of the sound. In our daily lives, normal conversation would be at the 60 dB level, a lawn mower would be at 90 dB, a chain saw at 100 dB, a loud concert would be at 115 dB and a jet engine would be at 140 dB. Many experts believe that continued exposure to more than 85 decibels is asking for trouble. The longer you are exposed to a loud noise and the closer Hearing Instrument Practitioner Phone: 604-943-0033 you are to it, the higher the risk is of 5682 12 Avenue, Tsawwassen damage. www.TsawwassenHearing.com

Do you still sell collector stamps?, I am looking to buy a larger amount so my husband has something to do for the rest of the winter.

What is mortgage default insurance and when is it required??

Yes, we do have a lot of collector stamps.

Mortgage default insurance is required when a buyer has less than 20% of the purchase price for their down payment.

The default insurance protects the lender in case a homeowner cannot make their Lisa Manwaring mortgage payments as agreed in the paperwork signed at closing. It’s important to note that this coverage will not protect the borrower or help them make mortgage payments. The purpose of mortgage default insurance is to lower the lender’s level of risk due to the smaller www.lisamanwaring.com down payment. lisa@southwestmortgage.ca

Aside from having hundreds of binders with single stamps and stamp sets, we have half a room filled with priced binders, boxes, packages, and collections of stamps.

They are priced from $10.00 to $500.00, with most being less than $100.00. These all come from collections that we buy and already have enough of them in our better books.

Jim Richardson, owner

We are also buying multiple collections every week.

Many of our clients come in weekly to see all the new selections.

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Firefighter to run marathon in full gear for B.C. Children’s Hospital

Reid Taylor is stepping up his fundraising initiative for B.C. Children’s Hospital.

For the past four years the Delta firefighter has raised $37,000 by doing a 40-yard dash in his full firefighting gear, which he did in conjunction with Rich Eisen of the NFL Network who has done a 40-yard dash on air during the annual NFL Scouting Combine.

Now he’s prepared to take it a step further, or make that thousands of steps further, after

having his own personal experience at B.C. Children’s in the past year.

Taylor will be running a fullmarathon (42-km) wearing the 50-pounds of firefighter gear.

“My wife and I have a young family, a five-year-old boy, a three-year-old boy and our third baby, a girl arrived this past April. When she was born, she had to stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for two weeks for medical issues and was transferred to B.C.

Delta firefighter Reid Taylor

Children’s Hospital for final tests before she was discharged.

I wanted to put a bigger effort into this campaign,” explained Taylor.

Along with running the marathon, Taylor will be holding a silent auction Feb. 23 to 26 and is hoping businesses will contribute to the cause.

“It would be great if you could donate something towards our silent auction to help support our children’s hospital,” he continued. “One hundred percent

of the money raised during this campaign goes directly to our hospital.

“With your generosity of either an item for our silent auction or a monetary donation, I can thank you on social media and if you are interested I will wear either a sticker or badge of your business on either my helmet or gear while I run the marathon.”

Donations for Taylor’s fundraiser can be made here bcchf. ca/SuperheroPages/main.

ADVICE FROM THE

professionals

Can I straighten my teeth without the use of the traditional metal braces?

I want to organize my home, but I feel overwhelmed, how do I get started?

Everyone has heard of the nightmare stories of having metal brackets and wires in their mouths and what kind of damage they can do. Cleaning and flossing your teeth is nearly impossible with these traditional braces. Every month wires get tightened and changed causing the mouth to never really heal properly and the person to deal with the discomfort every month.

Let’s be honest we all have felt like this at times, rest assured most homes don’t look like a Pinterest post 100% of the time including mine!

We have all faked perfection, shoving things in drawers and packing the spare room like a game of Jenga. Truth is you can hear the clutter even when you can’t see it. It doesn’t have to stay this JENNIFER ILLSLEY-HALL way; you can start by playing around with your professional organizer “dream” home idea paying attention to what is possible in this space and how it might get used. What comes up will be your motivation, the dangling carrot so to speak. My team and I are ready and waiting to support you every step of the process - from realizing change is necessary - to creating a www.deliberatedecisions.ca vision- to making that vision a reality. jennifer@deliberatedecisions.ca Call me today!

What we offer at our dental practice is clear tray braces that have no metal or wires to interfere with everyday life. These series of trays are slightly different every 2 weeks to correct the alignment of the teeth. The movement is very gradual so there is almost little to no discomfort that you would typically experience with the traditional braces. Monthly appointments are not required because the trays are so simple to change at home on your own. Full time wear during the day and more importantly at night allows treatment time to be less than the braces. Brushing and flossing is just the same as if you weren’t straightening your teeth at all.

Complimentary consultations are offered at our office to see if you’d be a candidate for this form of braces.

Dr. Raj Dhiman 604-946-9588

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What are the benefits to becoming a monthly donor?

Are you ready to Rediscover the World?

One very impactful way to support Delta Hospital is by becoming a monthly donor.

It’s been far too long since you’ve rewarded yourself with the pure pleasures of a vacation.

So, whether near or far, it’s time to rediscover your favorite destination.

By giving a small amount each month, you are making a big difference to Delta Hospital. Our monthly giving program, the Helping Hearts Club, allows you to donate each month and uses a pre-authorized withdrawal system so you don’t even have to think about it. This system can be set up as a monthly debit to your bank account or as a reoccurring charge on your credit card. You can choose the amount that is meaningful to you. Monthly giving is tax deductible and we send you one consolidated receipt at the end of each year that recognizes the entire amount that you donated.

Shari Barr,

Annual Giving Manager

As a Helping Hearts Club Member you will also receive: • Copy of Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation’s newsletter - Keeping the Beat • Copy of Annual report • Invitation to annual Donor Appreciation Event (when permitted) • Monthly e-newsletter Health&Heart Being part of the Helping Hearts Club, you are donating your dollars locally and are supporting the health and well being of the Delta community; of your family, friends and neighbours. Your donation provides a reliable revenue source and helps to save on administrative costs.

Delta Hospital is the heart of the community and by joining the Helping Hearts Club and becoming a monthly donor you will help medical staff to continue to deliver outstanding healthcare close to home.

shari.barr@dhchfoundation.ca dhchfoundation.ca

604-940-9695

And there’s never been a better time than now because Expedia CruisesTM is offering unbelievable deals with our Rediscover the World Sale which is running now through to Feb. 28th. If you’re ready to get your next trip in the books, contact us today so we can help you secure the best value, and make the most of your long-awaited extraordinary vacation!

Contact us today, Lets start making those vacation dreams come true.

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Sun Devils looking to end 17-year drought South Delta poised to meet Seaquam again for B.C. berth at South Fraser AAAA playoffs MARK BOOTH

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The South Delta Sun Devils senior girls basketball team are taking aim this week at their first provincial tournament berth in 17 years and Alexa Kusel can’t wait.

The talented senior guard is back in the line-up after missing nearly a month with an ankle sprain. The Sun Devils will need her for the South Fraser AAAA Championships that tipped-off Wednesday and offer two guaranteed spots into next month’s B.C. AAAA Championships at the Langley Events Centre (LEC).

South Delta, an honourable mention in the most recent provincial rankings, finished third in South Fraser League play with a 5-2 record. The difference was a 62-61 loss to No. 10 Seaquam and a 65-59 defeat to No. 8 Fleetwood, just a few days later. Kusel missed both those games.

A quarter-final win over Lord Tweedsmuir will send the Devils to Fleetwood on Friday for a rematch with Seaquam in the semi-finals with the winner advancing to the LEC.

The first meeting saw lead changes from start-to-finish with a huge game from Grade 10 standout Kaija Rutledge not being enough for the Sun Devils. It was also a match-up of contrasting styles with South Delta attacking the basket and the Seahawks leaning on their excellent perimeter shooting with eight, three pointers and pressing defence. That’s where Kusel’s return is really going to help.

“We’re kind of used to me bringing the ball (up the court) and it was hard dealing with a press like that,” said Kusel. “We weren’t able to function like we normally could and I think that’s what lost us that game.

We have been practicing a lot since and we will be ready this time.”

She brought her game to SDSS as a Grade 10 transfer after attending nearby Southpointe Academy where her mom happens to be a viceprincipal. Even with COVID wiping out her Grade 11 season, she has had the opportunity to play against tougher competition and in bigger tournaments compared to attending a small private school.

PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

Capilano University bound guard Alexa Kusel is healthy again and looking to help the South Delta Sun Devils take their season to next month’s B.C. AAAA Championships.

“I just wanted to switch schools in general and basketball kind of like just came with the decision,” Kusel explained.

“But yeah, that’s probably the most exciting part about moving schools was being on a good basketball team.”

She has also played the game at the club level for a number of years including most recently with the Coquitlambased Excel Basketball. Her talent and dedication has led to signing with the University of Capilano next season.

Kusel had been in conversation with Blues head coach Chris Weimer for some time and officially signed after visiting the North Vancouver campus.

“It’s a perfect fit for me because I wanted to go into their kinesiology program,” she said. “I also think it’s perfect for me because I learn better in (a smaller school) type of environment. I had a chance to visit the school and watch them practice. Everything was great.”

Now Kusel would just like to add one more exciting chapter to her high school career and finish it at the LEC.

One more night of glory for Islanders 2016 title team

It was one more special night for the 2016 Midget A1 provincial champion Delta Islanders.

Led by a talented group of 2000-born players, the Islanders made history that summer by becoming the first Delta Minor Lacrosse team to win a B.C. title at the A1 level.

Their run through junior over the next five years didn’t come close to the same level of glory, including the final two seasons impacted greatly

by COVID-19. Still, the level of talent wasn’t lost when it came time

for last Thursday’s Western Lacrosse Association draft for graduating junior players.

High-scoring right-hander Haiden Dickson led off the proceedings selected first overall by the New Westminster Salmonbellies as part of the draft’s compensatory/protected player round.

The selection was hardly a surprise given the Seaquam Secondary graduate is already in his second season with the National Lacrosse League’s Calgary Roughnecks where he has posted 12 points, including six goals, in five games

so far this season.

Taken right behind Dickson was longtime Delta teammate and Junior “A” Islanders 2021 captain Mark Yingling by the Nanaimo Timbermen.

The South Delta native and Vancouver College grad was soon after flipped to the Burnaby Lakers as the teams exchanged 2022 first round picks and an additional second round selection was also went to the Timbermen.

Yingling is currently playing in the Arena Lacrosse League.

Three more players of the 2016 squad

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The fifth round saw Jared Moloci go to New West and Max Stalling to Burnaby, making it seven players from the championship team selected in the draft.

Other members from the Junior “A” Islanders to go in the draft included Ty Ewen 10th overall to the Lakers, while Justyn Gurney was taken with the 13th pick by Victoria.

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4684 WESLEY DRIVE

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5419 WESTMINSTER AVENUE

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4956 CLIFF DRIVE

#310  6263 RIVER ROAD

459 SHANNON WAY

4905 47A AVENUE

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482 SHANNON WAY

553 56 STREET

SL26 SOUTH GROVE

4499 SAVOY STREET

5479 WILDWOOD CRESCENT

215 1166 54A STREET

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100 YEARS

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YOUR HOME DESERVES THE BEST MARKETING! In-House Digital Marketing Team

Email Marketing Campaigns

Our In-House Digital Marketing and Graphic Designers are constantly innovating our print and online advertising. Our specialists work on Google Adwords and Social Media campaigns to bring maximum online exposure to your property. We design social media campaigns to target specific demographics ensuring that we find the right buyer for your home.

Our email marketing campaigns target the following:

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101 4755 51ST Street, Delta, BC V4K 2W2

Professional Photography, Video Tours and Floor Plans We work with acclaimed real estate photographers & videographers to capture the highlights of every property and allow our team to market the very best attributes of your home. We use cutting edge technology and equipment to ensure that your property photos outshine the competition.

Stunning Photography

UP TO 1,000,000 PEOPLE REACHED WEEKLY ON FACEBOOK! Fraser Elliott Personal Real Estate Corporation-RE/MAX added 28 new photos.

A Tsawwassen WATERFRONT home like no other! Masterfully designed by architect Randy Shier, this "modern classic" was built to emphasize the unbeatable water views visible from nearly every room. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 3,823 Sq.Ft! Check out the 360 virtual tour! http://www.fraserelliott.com/862-Tsawwassen-Beach-Road-Tsaw…

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Complimentary Professional Home Staging Consultation We work with some of the best Certified Property Stagers in the industry and offer our clients a free consultation on how to properly prepare their home for showing. With free room-by-room advice on de-cluttering & proper presentation using your existing furniture, accessories and artwork, you can make a great first impression of your home.

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A36 The Delta Optimist February 17, 2022

Invested in my clients, career and community.

Get in touch today!

Suttton Group - Seafair Realty 604 4-790-5859 • www.alisonsteen.com

OPEN HOUSE

SUNDAY, FEB. 20TH 2-4PM

205 1738 55A STREET

NEW LISTING

$1,150,000

3 BEDS | 4 BATHS | 2,012 SQ. FT. | BUILT 2015

COMING SOON

Stay Tuned

Proud Sponsor of the South Delta Minor Hockey Alumni Event.

Close to $20,000.00 Raised for Delta Hospital and SDMH.

Amazing, centrally located Townhome in Ladner. This one will be GONE!

Sutton Group Seafair Realty 1625 - 56 Street, Delta, British Columbia V4L 2B2 | 604-790-5859 | www.alisonsteen.com

Connecting agents to the community Reaching Home Buyers and Sellers throughout Greater Vancouver

604-379-4576 | lfry@glaciermedia.ca

100 YEARS

February 17, 2022 The Delta Optimist A37

Follow Us +s!

Sell With U AILEEN NOGUER REALTOR®

CARA SCHNEIDER REALTOR®

PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

SPRAWLING WATERFRONT PROPERTY!

Contact us at (604) 946-8000 or AILEEN@AILEENNOGUER.COM SEE MORE at AILEENNOGUER.COM RE/MAX PROGROUP REALTY | 5360 12TH AVENUE, DELTA, BC, V4M 2B3

STUNNING HOME WITH OCEAN VIEWS!

UPDATED FOREST BY THE BAY RANCHER!

LOVELY WESTERN EXPOSED HOME IN BEACH GROVE!

SOLD

SOLD

$4,445,000

$3,999,500

$1,525,000

50 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY

455 TSAWWASSEN BEACH ROAD

5655 GOLDENROD CRESCENT

1579 BRAID ROAD

4 BEDS / 4 BATHS / 3868 SQ. FT.

3 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 4283 SQ. FT.

3 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 1937 SQ. FT.

4 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 2281 SQ. FT.

OFFERED AT $4,445,000

OFFERED AT $3,999,500

OFFERED AT $1,525,000

OFFERED AT $1,185,000

LOVELY BOUTIQUE TOWNHOME IN THE HEART OF RICHMOND!

EXECUTIVE HOME ON PRESTIGIOUS ENGLISH BLUFF!

SOLD

SOLD

$799,000

$1,185,000

$2,379,000

#9 - 8320 COOK ROAD RICHMOND

492 ENGLISH BLUFF ROAD

2 BED / 1.5 BATH / 1200 SQ. FT.

3 BEDS PLUS GAMES AND DEN 3419 SQ. FT.

OFFERED AT $799,000

OFFERED AT $2,379,000

CENTRALLY LOCATED FAMILY HOME!

LARGE LOT IN DESIRABLE PEBBLE HILL!

SOLD

PROUD RECIPIENT OF THE CIRCLE OF LEGENDS AWARD. Only 0.55% of all RE/MAX agents worldwide and 1.27% nationwide have earned this recognition.

STUNNING PROFESSIONALLY RENOVATED RANCHER!

SOLD

FAMILY HOME BACKING ONTO GREENBELT IN HOLLY AREA!

SOLD

SOLD

$1,235,000

$1,499,999

$1,550,000

$1,589,999

1752 55 STREET

5293 WALLACE AVENUE

5494 CANDLEWYCK WYND

6174 DAWN DRIVE

4 BEDS / 2.5 BATHS / 2035 SQ. FT.

3 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 1962 SQ. FT.

3 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 1755 SQ. FT.

4 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 2391 SQ. FT.

OFFERED AT $1,235,000

OFFERED AT $1,499,999

OFFERED AT $1,550,000

OFFERED AT $1,589,999

Whether you’re moving around the corner or across the globe

WE CAN HELP!

100 YEARS

A38 The Delta Optimist February 17, 2022

Regency Realty Ltd. See all our listings at

www.regencyrealtyltd.com

604-943-7411 1333 - 56th St., Delta B.C.

Congratulations

to the ROYAL LEPAGE Regency Realty Ltd. Award Winners of 2021!

Red Diamond Award Team

Team

Johanna Geffke

Frank Becir

Stefan Geffke

Brad Becir

Diamond Award Team

Michael Lepore

Tim Rohwer

Doug Schalin

Sharon Rohwer

Director's Platinum Award

Dean Bauck

Yvonne Lynch

Sarah Toigo

Sales Achievement Award

Master Sales Award

Wes Janzen

Jim Dawson

Jim Burnett

Lynn Cameron

Roger Husband

Joanne Prest

Regency Realty Ltd. See all our listings at

www.regencyrealtyltd.com

Greg Zyp

604-943-7411

100 YEARS

February 17, 2022 The Delta Optimist A39

THE CHANCEYS REAL ESTATE GROUP TOP RE/MAX Team in South h Dellta 2020 & 202 21 Based on RE/MAX Year End Statistics 2020 & 20 021

604-946-8899 info@thechanceyteam.com

BOB CHANCEY

thechanceys.com

Personal Real Estate Corp.

LINDA C CHANCEY

BLAKE C CHANCEY

Personal Real Estate Corp.

Personal Real Estate Corp.

SOLD OVER ASKING IN 8 DAYS

MOVE RIGHT IN Beautifully laid out 686 sqft 1 bed 1 bath condo in the heart of Tsawwassen! Easily walk to all shops and amenities that this wonderful community has to offer. Ground floor garden suite, updated kitchen appliances last year, light flooring throughout.

Master bedroom features a custom KING murphy bed with built in cabinetry for extra space! This is a wonderful layout for downsizers or first time buyers, with a secured parking stall and additional storage locker. Windsor Woods is a well managed community that boasts one of the best locations in town for walkability, as well as scenic paths for a stroll, a river flowing through the property and visitor parking. Exercise room, sauna, hot tub. Gas & hot water incl. Pets & rentals allowed!

115, 5518 14 Ave, Tsawwassen $459,900 SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME? 123 HOMES SOLD IN 2021 CALL US TO DISCUSS YOUR REAL ESTATE GOALS

SOLD

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100 YEARS

A40 The Delta Optimist February 17, 2022

Geffke

The

TEAM

Top 10% in SALES of ALL GREATER VANCOUVER for 37 YEARS #1 at ROYAL LEPAGE REGENCY Rlty for 10 YEARS 51 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE SELLING SOUTH DELTA!

Johanna 604-719-7345 Medallion Club 29 Years

Stefan B.B.A. 604-767-4038 Medallion Club 11 Years

jjgeffke@dccnet.com • www.geffketeam.com

Bonnie

Licensed Assistant Translator in Cantonese & Mandarin

WE HAVE BUYERS FOR: apartments (1-3 bdrms), ranchers (renovated), homes with in-law suites, homes with views! $539,000

COMING SOON ON THE MARKET!!

4,820 SQ.FT. QUALITY BUILT HOME ON A PRIVATE 8,374 SQ.FT. PROPERTY! PRESTIGIOUS LOCATION! FAST COMPLETION POSSIBLE. LIVING, DINING, FAMILY, 2 GAMES ROOMS, LARGE KITCHEN, EATING AREA, DEN, WORKSHOP, OUTDOOR POOL! $679,000

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#211-4977 SPRINGS BLVD, TSAWWASSEN FANTASTIC 619 SQ.FT. 1 BEDROOM SUITE IN NEW CONDITION WITH GOLF COURSE VIEWS!!!

$590,000

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#124-8168 136A ST.

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y SOLD b

GEFFKE

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5217 UPLAND DR.

#502-1400 VIEW CRES #201-5599 14B AVE TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN IN BEAUTIFUL LAMIRAGE 1304 SQ.FT. 2 BEDROOM SUITE WITH FANTASTIC GOLF COURSE VIEWS!

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1219 PACIFIC DR.

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628 SANDOLLAR PL.

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#502-1350 VIEW CRES.

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#207-5055 SPRINGS BLVD. M

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5077 1A AVE.

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#213-6505 3RD AVE.

y SOLD b

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1242 PACIFIC DR. M

5740 GOLDENROD CRES.

y GEFFK

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3104 204 LANGLEY

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#107-5421 10TH AVE.

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530 SHANNON WAY

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4887 DOGWOOD PL.

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4709 STAHAKEN PL.

READY TO SELL YOUR HOME? SO ARE WE! GIVE US A CALL! 604-767-4038 (We speak German, Finnish, CALL US FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION! Cantonese & Mandarin)

REGENCY REALTY

1333 - 56th St, Tsawwassen (next to Starbucks)

100 YEARS

BSc, MBA, RI(BC)

February 17, 2022 The Delta Optimist A41

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Real Estate Consultant e dbauck@deanbauck.com p 604.603.8538

www.deanbauck.com 1333 56th Street, Delta, BC V4L 2A6

Mary Lynn Cassels

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Associate

marylynncassels@gmail.com

details at www.deanbauck.com

Purchase & Sale of Real Estate • New Home Design & Construction Real Property Valuation • Land Development • Real Estate Investment

Regency Realty Ltd

Independently Owned and Operated Broker ker

South Delta's MostMost Highly Accredited Real Estate Agent South Delta’s Highly Accredited Realtor

New Listing!

$628,000

207 5518 14 Avenue Open Saturday & Sunday 1 - 4 By Appointment

Windsor Woods, south facing onto the lagoon - this is the one you have been waiting for! Classic 2-bedroom, 2 bathrooms with a totally open living space – no hallways! Master suite has full ensuite and 2 closets including a spacious walk-in. In suite laundry, natural gas direct vent FP & a spacious deck to enjoy the quiet ambience. Itʼs a short walk from your dream resort oasis to the adjacent Tsawwassen Town Centre, transit, and all the other T-Town amenities. Call for a spot at the opens or for your own private viewing.

call

DeanBauc Personal Real Estate Corpora�on

604.603.8538

100 YEARS

A42 The Delta Optimist February 17, 2022

Want to Sell?

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS IF YOU KNOW THE SECRET!

Ask about our `Top Dollar’ Marketing Plan!

Need to Buy?

Our `Qualified Buyers’ Program always wins out!

T JUS

TE D LIS

LADNER 5678 CLIPPER-PROSPEROUS

ALL THE WAY!

• Stunning 3 Bedroom 2 Bath 1590 sf rancher with private landscaped gardens • Completely renovated with quality top of the line updates • Features Formal Living & Dining Rooms, with Family room & nook off Gourmet kitchen,storage & double garage • Time to enjoy gardens, golf & marina lifestyle?

5678 Clipper Road

$1,688,000

Tsawwassen-Call for Price LADNER-Call for Price

D SOLFERS 6 OF

5623 9th Avenue

D SOLFFERS

2 OF

5125 Whitworth Cr S

Contrary to what the media tells you, this is an opportune �me to sell and buy

• Interest rates are s�ll at all �me lows.

• There are buyers looking for homes, especially quality proper�es in our area.

• The market is s�ll very hot despite Covid 19.

Here’s the secret:

Work with quality, successful agents who offer 45 years of experience: • That know the market • Offer personal service • Value quality over quan�ty • Market your home not themselves

Call Tim or Sharon from the Delta Group

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Find out how we can assist you in:

5511 44 Avenue

• Determining the value of your home • Downsizing or moving to assisted living • Finding a detached home or investment property • And with all your other real estate ques�ons

LADNER-Call for Price LADNER-Call for Price

D SOLFERS

Take advantage of the current real estate market:

D SOLFFERS

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4882 44A Avenue

Gus says: DON’T wait for spring, DO IT NOW!

REAL ESTATE QUESTIONS? JUST GIVE US A CALL!

You can excel in �mes of change!

Tim Rohwer 604-762-2041 Sharon Rohwer 604-943-7411 info@TheDeltaGroup.ca

Regency Realty Ltd.

When one of your biggest investments is being purchased or SOLD, the key factor in the outcome is always within the strategy.

Thinking of Selling?

Let’s decide together if this market is for you & come up with a tailored marketing plan to get your home SOLD for top dollar in todays market!

This communication is not intended to cause or induce breach of an existing agency agreement.

975 235 Street, Langley $3,299,000

4753 46 Avenue, Delta $1,599,000

The ultimate LAKEFRONT residence, in one of the most sought after locations of Langley. Do you want to feel like you are on vacation 365 days of the year with full access to private shorelines + nature? This lavish, exclusive sanctuary sits amongst some of the finest homes + acreages in Campbell Valley while being situated on 4.2 acres on Murchie Lake lakefront with over 300 feet of lakefront. Enter your private gated 2742 square foot 3 bed + den (or convert back to 4th bedroom) rancher with an open concept floor plan. Enjoy your uninteriupted views from every window inside or step out & watch the sunsets on your western exposed 1088 sq ft deck with views of the water, trees, nature & wild life. Many updates include new metal roof, hardwood flooring throughout, kitchen,hot water tank and newer windows and furnace. Lots of space for the toys, gardening or even a chicken coop + room to build. Incredible location walk to the South Langley Trail. Potential to add another residence, confirm with the Township.

CORNER LOT + RENOVATED! This home is an absolute DREAM for the families wanting an opportunity to get into the market w/ a clean, turn-key home that is sure to tick off all of your boxes w/ its features, updates + impressive floor-plan. Stunning re-designed + meticulously kept home w/ white shaker cabinetry, s/s appliances, quartz countertop + an abundance of storage. 7 bed + 5 bath 2652 sq ft w/ Turn key in-law suite to bring mom + dad! Entertain year round on your fully covered deck overlooking your recently landscaped yard + stained fences. Live the good life in Ladner, close to the shopping haven at TFN and within minutes walk away from Delta Secondary + Port Guichon Elementary. Incredible opportunity for a beautiful, impressive residence that works for families, investors + in-laws!

5681 46A Avenue, Delta $1,349,900

SOLD

Listed by The Firm Real Estate

1021 237A Street, Langley $2,300,000

SOLD

with Multiple Offers

5681 46A Avenue, Delta $1,349,900

SOLD

with Multiple Offers

#107- 10160 Ryan Road $499,000

SOLD as Buyers Agent

100 YEARS

February 17, 2022 The Delta Optimist A43

(604) 809 2855 yingllinggtom@gmail.com

This is Home Proudly y Calling Tsawwassen & Ladner home for over ove 40 years!

5002 53 Street Ladner

STED

LI JUST

This absolutely stunning fully renovated huge 5 bed 4 bath home sits proudly on a large 7,602 sq # lot and is located in an excellent neighbourhood in central Ladner. Every room in the en�re home has been updated, including the to die for “Magazine Cover” kitchen. This home won’t last long. $1,750,000 Call today for a private showing.

5462 Wildwood Crescent Tsawwassen

STED

LI JUST

$1,450,000

This rarely available rancher is located in a quiet and very private neighborhood in Tsawwassen. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom 1500 sq # home is situated on an open and bright corner 6,620 sq# lot in a private cul de sac. An ar�$cial turfed sunny and bright southwest-facing backyard provides a low maintenance, beau�ful parklike se!ng. Call today as this won’t last.

watch video at tomyingling.com/videos.html SL9 2465 Wren Drive

405N 1100 56th Street

1625 Pine Springs Lane

5309 Upland Drive

474 Tralee Cr

4974 54 Street

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

4977 Springs Blvd

5298 Glen Abbey Pl

213 49 Street

Listed by RE/MAX

5690 Sherwoood Blvd

5545 4 Avenue

5085 1 Avenue

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

Thank you to all my clients who I have had the pleasure of serving in 2021; Because of you, I have had the honor of being presented with the Sutton Diamond Award.

I look forward to serving you all in 2022.

SUTTON GROUP - SEAFAIR REALTY 1625-56th St., Delta, BC V4M 2B2

604-809-2855

www.tomyingling.com

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100 YEARS

ROBIN REIMER

PREC*

604-868-2844

ROBINREIMER.COM ROBINREIMER@TELUS.NET

#1

SOUTH DELTA

36 YRS MLS MEDALLION CLUB

$2,800,000

JUST LISTED

GORGEOUS 5000 SQ.FT. HOME WITH FABULOUS VIEWS

Featuring 6 bdrms, 6 bathrms, excellent 2 bdrm suite and spectacular rooftop deck. This rare find is located on a quiet street with many fines homes in Upper Tsawwassen. Home is just totally updated with ouststanding views on a 10,750 sq.ft. western exposed lot. This kind of home does not come to market often, don't miss this one. Call for more information.

Call ROBIN for info. 604-868-2844

I will be giving $2,000 to your Child or Grandchild's Education Fund and $1,000 in a Scholarship Fund that will be drawn on December 15, 2022.

For every new listing that sells in 2022.

Children need help to be their best!!!

BE BE BE BE

STRONG KIND TRUE YOU

BE YOUR BEST RUBY LOVE

CALL FOR DETAILS 604-868-2844 "My friends call me Ruby"

100 YEARS

February 17, 2022 The Delta Optimist A45

ROBIN REIMER

PREC*

604-868-2844

#1

SOUTH DELTA

ROBINREIMER.COM ROBINREIMER@TELUS.NET JUST LISTED

$2,200,000

222 66TH STREET, TSAWWASSEN

Custom built new home on a great lot in Boundary Bay. This excellent beach style home is under construction allowing you to customize all your colors and finishings. Home is being built by one of our best local builders. Home has great open floor plan that naturally flows to outdoor living in front and back yards. Call for details and floor plans.

$2,349,000

JUST LISTED

36 YRS MLS MEDALLION CLUB

JUST LISTED

$1,699,000

FABULOUS VIEW PROPERTY IN WEST LADNER

Great location in West Ladner with a sunny southwest exposure yard. This nice family home has many updates featuring 5 bdrms, 2 kitchens and room for Mom & Dad. This gorgeous lot is set up for outdoor living and great family and social gathering. Properties like this don't come on the market very often. Don't miss this one!!! Call Robin 604-868-2844

$2,288,000

JUST LISTED

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

5298 4TH AVE, TSAW

Beautiful custom built home on a totally private sunny southern exposed yard. Home features 4510 sq.ft., master on main, 5 bdrms, den, games room, 4 bathrooms and oversized 3 car garage. Home has excellent floor plan that opens to a spectacular sunny yard with beautiful pool making it a resort at home. Home has never been on the market before and won't last long!!!

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

5304 SPETIFORE CRES, TSAW

Beautiful 5 bedroom, 4 full bathroom home in upper Tsawwassen.

This great family home is approx. 2900 sq.ft. with excellent floor plan and finished with high end details throughout. Located in an area of newer homes close to schools, parks, transportation with a beautiful southern exposed back yard. Call for more information and your exclusive showing.

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

JUST LISTED

NEW HOME IN BEACH GROVE

Fabulous new home in one of Tsawwassen's finest locations.

Excellent open floor plan with 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, huge games room and totally separate 1 bedroom inlaw suite. Home is approx. 3500 sq.ft. on a fabulous western exposed yard on a quiet street. Close to parks and schools. Nothing like this in Tsawwassen.

Call now for more info. Robin 604-868-2844

$1,499,000

$2,699,000

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

- 3,100 Square feet - 5 bedrooms - 5 bathrooms - Beautiful 7707 square foot lot - One bedroom suite - High end finishing Call for more information Robin Reimer 604-868-2844

259 54A STREET, TSAW ABSOLUTELY THE BEST BUY

215 54A STREET, TSAW New home in fabulous location in Upper Tsawwassen.

Great floor plan, sunny western exposure, close to parks and schools. Just starting construction so time to customize. Call for plans and information.

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

111 GRAHAM DRIVE BEST SUNSET VIEWS & LOCATION

Custom Designed Home with simply the Best Views in Tsawwassen. This Totally Private 2 Bedroom & Den home has an Outstanding Open Floor Plan to take full advantage of all the spectacular Ocean Sunset Views. There will NEVER be another home like this in Tsawwassen. Call for Floor Plans and more Info.

Robin Reimer 604-868-2844

*BASED ON # OF YEARS QUALIFYING FOR MEDALLION CLUB IN GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD group

1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021

Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

robinreimer@telus.net

www.robinreimer.com

100 YEARS

A46 The Delta Optimist February 17, 2022

Trisha Murphy 604.312.7621 Personal Real Estate Corporation

Sold@TrishaMurphy.ca

Dynamic Marketing • Expert Contract Knowledg e Experienced Negotiating Skills Sutton Group - Seafair Realty: 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC

Rachel MacInnes Licensed Realtor

NEW LISTING: 5258 GLEN ABBEY PL NEW LISTING: 306 1120 TSATSU SHORES NEW LISTING: 32 66 STREET $799,000 $2,198,000 $1,699,000 Custom Built Executive Home with 4 Spacious Bdrms and Master on Main! The heart of the home is the Family Room with an 18ft Cathedral White Washed Pine Ceiling, grand River Rock Fireplace & Floor to Ceiling Transom Windows overlooking Patio & Terraced Gardens.

Panoramic ocean front living. A rare opportunity to live a unique lifestyle.

Come with your paddle board!

Boundary Bay family home in quiet culdesac across from the park and steps to the Beach This is the move in ready living the lifestyle home!!

NEW LISTING: 110S 1100 56 ST 512 TSAWWASSEN BEACH RD 244 W MURPHY DRIVE $999,000 $3,998,000 $1,399,000

4873 13 AVENUE $2,799,000

Sold with Multiple Offers! Sold with Multiple Offers!

Sold with Multiple Offers!

2 Bdrm and 2 Full Bath with gorgeous Wood Flooring throughout, Completely Renovated open Kitchen with Quartz Counter Tops, New Appliances. Living at the prestigious Royal Oaks is a lifestyle, steps to Restaurant Row, Shops, Community Centre, Beach Grove Golf Course

30 53A STREET

Gorgeous 4 bdrm waterfront home on Tsawwassen Beach offering direct beach front access and year round panoramic views of the ocean, gulf islands and sunsets galore.

$1,399,000 1398 FARRELL AVENUE

Custom built and beautifully maintained one owner family home just minutes walk to Pebble Hill and Elementary School. This 4 bdrm is the perfect home for a growing family with a spacious functional floor plan.

$1,599,000 6705 SEAVIEW ROAD

This 4,762 square foot home has a 21,000 sf lot and sits on the bluff overlooking N. Shore Mtns and Tsawwassen Springs Golf course. Sprawling 5 bedroom family home with south and west exposed pool, a hot tub and sauna.

$1,599,000 5254 LABURNUM PARK PL $1,288,000

Trisha

• SUCCESSFULLY SELLING SOUTH DELTA REAL ESTATE • TOP 1% OF 2021 GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

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PAUL KHARA REAL ESTATE GROUP

Paul Khara

paulkhara@gmail.com

ST U J

604.816.4568 Sutton Group - Seafair Realty

ckhara94@gmail.com

$1,499,900

LD O S

5547 49 AVENUE

• LOT SIZE : 11,841 SQUARE FEET • HOUSE SIZE : 3016 SQUARE FEET • 5 BEDROOMS, 3 FULL BATHS PLUS LOFT • NEWER ROOF, FLOORING & H.W. HEATER • INLAW SUITE AVAILABLE IF NEEDED • LOCATED IN QUIET CUL-DE-SAC, BACKING ONTO LESLEY PARK, NEAR HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

16,835 SQ.FT. LOT

NEW LISTING

5382 CRESCENT DRIVE

• 5 BEDROOMS, 5 BATHROOMS • 2 BED, 1 FULL BATH SUITE WITH SEPARATE ENTRANCE/ INSUITE LAUNDRY • 5,917 SQ.FT INTERIOR LIVING • PARK-LIKE 20,000 SQ.FT LOT • CONTEMPORARY STYLED HOME WITH QUALITY FINISHES • DETACHED 900 SQ.FT SHOP AT REAR OF HOME

SUBDIVISION POTENTIAL

• ATTENTION BUILDERS, INVESTORS AND DEVELOPERS • HUGE 16,835 SQUARE FEET PRIVATE LOT • ZONED RD3 AND CAN BE SUBDIVIDED • ALLOWS FOR NEW HOMES WITH COACH HOUSES • SOLID 3 BEDROOM HOME TO RENT OR LIVE IN • GREAT LOCATION IN CENTRAL WEST LADNER • WALK TO SCHOOLS , RESTAURANTS & SHOPS

K

A

KENDALL AYRES REAL ESTATE

Calvin Khara

www.paulkhara.com

604.250.6981 INFO@KENDALLAYRES.COM KENDALLAYRES.COM Sutton Group - Seafair Realty

ST U J

200-2468 E. BROADWAY

• 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS • LOCATED ON EAST BROADWAY & NANAIMO STREET IN EAST VANCOUVER • AMENITIES INCL: BICYCLE STORAGE, HOT TUB, OUTDOOR POOL, DAYCARE • UNDERGROUND PARKING

90-13898 64 AVENUE

LD O S

• CORNER UNIT • BACKING ONTO GREENSPACE • LOWER LEVEL FEATURES PRIVATE BEDROOM WITH BACK ACCESS & ENSUITE • 4 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHS, 1,678 SQ.FT. • BUILT IN 2020

Sharon Reimer “A A trrusted d Name forr 30 Yea ars”

604-8 868-2 2827

100-5000 Bridge Street, Delta, BC

NG ISTI L NEW

JUST LISTED

4690 53 STREET Delta Manor, Delta $1,599,000 PERFECT FAMILY HOME! Executive style 2 level home offering 3 large bedrooms & 4 bathrooms including 2 ensuites. Generous primary bedroom complete with beautiful ensuite & walk in closet. Enjoy the spacious main floor with formal living area featuring a gas fireplace & bar, as well as an open concept family room & beautiful white gourmet kitchen, quartz counters, gas range, new fridge & dishwasher, large center island and spacious dining area. Quality craftmanship and detailed finishing throughout including radiant hot water heat, 9’ flat finished ceilings on main, hardi-board siding and stone facade, air conditioning unit, enlarged patio space with BBQ gas line, nicely extended driveway. Bonus: 412 sq ft Tandem garage with loads of storage. Short walk to shops, transit & town centre.

4640 44A AVENUE, LADNER

$1,699,000

Views overlooking Farmlands! Welcome to this lovely 2 level home located on a private cul-de-sac with a 9,569 sq.ft. lot that backs to turf farmland. Home features 5 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 sets of laundry up and down, 2 full baths, large family room down. Newer kitchen is open concept to Dining/Living rms. Hardwood floors, covered outdoor deck & patio. Large stamped concrete driveway for 5 cars, newer roof & windows. The huge S/W backyard is an Entertainerʼs Dream with total privacy, hot tub, rock water fall & a gardenerʼs delight! Possibility to build an outbuilding and double garage. Call Sharon to view 604-868-2827 Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

sharonreimer@telus.net

www.sharonreimer.com

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5466 8A Avenue, Delta $1,790,000

An absolutely stunning property. House completely renovated in impeccable style and quality. The entire property home, lot, separate garage, stamped concrete is absolutely immaculate. Bring your toys; RV, motorcycle, etc. Incredible amounts of parking, storage and exceptional living space.

Central to transit, shopping and restaurants. One block from elementary and secondary school. This is the property you dreamed of and is available now but do not delay!! An absolute must view.

NEW LISTING

ALLEN SCHWABE

604-644-5664 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen seafair.com

604-943-3110

64 Tsawwassen Beach Rd $3,225,000

5884 Whitcomb Place $1,390,000

Vicky Hamilton

4684 Wesley Drive $1,499,000

1406 Beach Grove Rd $2,489,000

5342 9th Avenue $1,674,000

5346 9th Avenue $1,608,000

Personal Real Estate Corporation

cell 778-839-8947 !�ce 604-946-1255

Sales & Property Management

vicky@homeswithvicky.com www.homeswithvicky.com

Exceptional Excepti i onal and carii n ng g real e real estate state s services ervice es

“II l o v e h helping e l p i n g pe p eo e op o p le le with r e a l e s t a t e! e !”

NEW LISTING

FOR SOLD SALE JUST

$1,599,000 4690 53rd Street | PERFECT FAMILY HOME! Executive style 2 level home offering 3 large bedrooms & 4 bathrooms including 2 ensuites. Generous primary bedroom complete with beautiful ensuite & walk in closet. Enjoy the spacious main floor with formal living area featuring a gas fireplace & bar, as well as an open concept family room & beautiful white gourmet kitchen, quartz counters, gas range, new fridge & dishwasher, large center island and spacious dining area. Quality craftmanship and detailed finishing throughout including radiant hot water heat, 9’ flat finished ceilings on main, hardi-board siding and stone facade, air conditioning unit, enlarged patio space with BBQ gas line, nicely extended driveway. Bonus: 412 sq ft Tandem garage with loads of storage. Short walk to shops, transit & town centre. sutton group seafair realty #100-5000 Bridge Street Delta, BC V4K 2K4

MEDALLION CLUB MEMBER 2018, 2019 & 2020

Pebble Hill: 366 55 Street,Tsawwassen $1,798.000

VIEW of mountain, city and ocean! Well maintained house with legal suite, on huge lot in duplex zone for potential investment opportunity!

SOLD!

5301 4a Ave, Tsawwassen

SOLD!

8511 Adera St, Vancouver

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TAMMY MATSON

THOR MATSON

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Licensed Realtor

thor@matsonrealestate.ca www.matsonrealestate.ca

sold@tammymatson.com www.tammymatson.com

778-938-5599

778-994-8314

Inventory is LOW and ALL housing types are IN DEMAND!!!

We live & work in Sunny South Delta & know the local market - We provide professional photos, video tour, floor plan, on line & print marketing. Work with us (not assistants) every step of the way when buying or selling.

NEW LISTING!!!

1365 Duncan Drive, Tsawwassen $1,399,000

SKING A R E V O D L JUST SO offers!!! e l p i t l u m h t i w

JUST SOLD!!!

SOLD!!!

SOLD!!!

BEACH GROVE RANCHER on sunny 6631 sq ft WEST exposed lot in QUIET & very desirable location! Walk to dyke trails, quaint BG coffee shops, beach, stores & transit!

SOLD!!!

SOLD!!!

SOLD!!!

Listed by Mosaic Ave Realty

Listed by Royal LePage Regency

4970 1 Avenue Tsawwassen

211-4977 Springs Blvd Tsawwassen

1721 Enderby Avenue Tsawwassen

6582 Holly Park Drive Ladner

44-4716 Orca Way Tsawwassen

5067 Erin Way Tsawwassen

THINKING OF A MOVE??? CALL US!!! SERVICE THAT WILL MOVE YOU!!!

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC

Jennifer McIver 778-788-5078

Leanne Lionello 604-209-5294

j e n n i f e r @ j e n n i f e r m c i v e r. c o m | w w w. j e n n i f e r a n d l e a n n e . c o m | l e a n n e @ l e a n n e l i o n e l l o . c o m

JUST SOLD

New Listing:

$588,900

Ste. 302-1363 56th Street

WINDSOR WOODS - BRIGHT, SPACIOUS & CENTRALLY LOCATED 2 BDRM SUITE WITH STUNNING LAGOON VIEWS & HUGE COVERED DECK!

2 BED | 2 BATH | 872 SQ FT | 118 SQ FT VIEW DECK | 1 PARKING + STORAGE

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

Ste. 312-5099 Springs Blvd Ste. 504-5055 Springs Blvd Ste. 307-1175 55th Street 1578 Farrell Crescent

SOLD

5077 1A Avenue

SOLD

4969 Stevens Drive

SOLD

28-B Georgia Wynd

R E / M A X P R O G R O U P R E A LT Y | 5 3 6 0 1 2 AV E N U E , D E LTA , B C . V 4 M 2 B 3 | O F F I C E : 6 0 4 . 9 4 3 . 8 0 8 0 | E A C H O F F I C E I N D E P E N D E N T LY O W N E D A N D O P E R AT E D

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Todd Jackson, B.A. Amy Lambert, B.A. Richard Lowe, RIBC Mike Van Straaten, BMgt Personal Real Estate Corpora�on

Personal Real Estate Corpora�on

Personal Real Estate Corpora�on

Realtor

President’s Club - 2020 Top 1% - REBGV

NEW LISTING

4916 7A Avenue

Extensively updated and well-maintained 2700 + SF two level with legal suite in desirable Tsawwassen neighbourhood situated on a prime 10,700 square-foot southern exposed level lot. Loaded with features including gourmet kitchen oversize double garage and huge sundrenched deck for entertaining and watching the family grow. Don’t miss this opportunity.

B304-1248 Hunter Road, Tsaw $879,000 4631 Garry Street, Ladner $2,995,000

OVERLOOKING THE GOLF COURSE! Large & bright, corner end unit with 2 bedrooms plus office (1378 sq. #.) 2 parking + locker. In floor hot water heat, gas fireplace, covered deck, large laundry room with storage. Steps to shopping, bus, banks, restaurants, medical services and good coffee. RETIREMENT RETREAT!

SOLD 5391 44 Avenue, Ladner $1,399,000

SOLD

SOLD

Rare opportunity to own this fantas�c 2400 + SF sprawling rancher plus detached 860 SF studio. A well-maintained family home with room to grow situated on a private 17,699 SF private west exposed park-like se"ng property in a prime West Ladner loca�on. Just steps from town center and recrea�on and ameni�es. Located across from park. A fantas�c one-of-a kind investment. Hold, or build a dream home, or a SUBDIVIDABLE LOT! Buyer to verify at DELTA.CA to confirm requirements for development, rezoning and density.

SOLD

SOLD 1225 Pacific Drive, Tsawwassen $1,958,000

SOLD

5575 45th Avenue, Ladner $1,099,000

SOLD

SOLD

#208-4768 53rd St, Ladner #204-4733 River Rd W, Ladner 4622 54A Street, Ladner #203-4815 48 Ave, Ladner

536 Ewen Avenue New Westminster • $1,275,000

ATED RENOV

Kat

778.773.9563 604.943.3110

seafair realty

5000 Bridge Street, Ladner

530 Ewen Avenue New Westminster • $1,199,000

CORNER LOT

SOLD

by KAT

4 23260 Dyke Road Richmond • $737,000

JOHNSON kjohnson@sutton.com

4812 45 Ave, Ladner

4550 44B Ave, Ladner

POSSIBLE LAND ASSEMBLY - ZONED MULTI FAMILY

534 Ewen Avenue New Westminster • $1,199,000

SOLD

NEW LISTING! • 3 bed/2 bath, contains suite • 2 car covered parking • House - 1500 sq.ft. on 4200 sq.ft. lot

• Updated 2 bed and den with 2 baths • Home is 1300 sq.ft. on 4200 sq.ft. lot

SOLD

by KAT

100 YEARS

NEW LISTING

$1,899,000

4904 2A Avenue

Immaculate “West Coast Contemporary” custom home in English Bluff.

Over 2700 sq ft. 3 bedroom & Den, 4 bathroom on a very private south facing manicured 9376 sq ft lot. Enjoy the outdoor fireplace, oversized patio with inground pool while dining in your very own private Oasis.

Meticulously maintained and several updates over the years such as, kitchen, bathrooms, carpet, H/W IBC boiler, pool liner, motorized awning, paint, Extra large garage and more.

NEW LISTING

$1,138,000

GREAT VIEWS

JUST SOLD

OVER ASKING

405N 1100 56 Street - Roy yal Oaks

February 17, 2022 The Delta Optimist A51

NEW LISTING

$1,599,000

49 Georgia Wynd

Located in Tsawwassen Heights, one of the more desirable neighborhoods in upper Tsawwassen. With private Beach access, this almost 3000 sq ft 4 bedroom/3 bath home sits on a 9655 sq ft (75’x128’) lot with South facing back yard. Georgia Wynd is a quiet street with several newly built luxury homes on it.The public school catchment is English Bluff Elementary which has the IB Program (International Baccalaureate). This is the perfect home and neighbourhood for families looking to lay down some roots. Newer windows and H/W tank and “good bones”. The home also has suite potential so bring your own interior design ideas or buy and hold or build. Currently tenanted month to month. Contact us for more details.

$2,299,000 ON THE GOLF COURSE

$898,000

JUST SOLD

JUST SOLD

5740 Goldenrod Crescent

1180 Fairway y Views

RE/MAX Progroup Realty | 5360 12th Avenue, Delta, BC V4M 2B3 | Office 604.943.8080 | Eugene@eugenek.ca | deltarealestate.net

#1 4671 W River Road Ladner • $299,000 NEW LISTING!

7368 York Crescent North Delta • $1,288,000

4559 W River Road Ladner • $800,000

NEW LISTING!

Kat

JOHNSON

• 1 bed/1 bath float home moorage $900/mth 778.773.9563 •• Private Pets welcome kjohnson@sutton.com • Large outdoor floating deck 604.943.3110 area included seafair realty 5000 Bridge Street, Ladner

NEW LISTING! • Fantastic views and lots of wildlife to enjoy • 2 storey with suite potential • Waterfront with room for boat • Quiet area and potential to build garage on shore (with city approvals)

• Spacious home

2W3 8191 River Road Richmond Ready for Move in September 2022

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SECLUDED EQUESTRIAN FACILITY TY! Y

NEW W PRICE!

4774 104TH STREET

MLS R2604526 360º TOUR

A HIDDEN GEM!

1315 MALVERN PLACE

Spacious comfortable 1250 sq. ft. 2 bedroom rancher on huge g 9440 sq. ft. quiet CDS lot with a detached d 23 x 15'4 insulated garage/shop plumbed w/natural gas is less g th h han 5 minute walk to Tsawwassen town core. The open plan features a vaulted great room which includes a large kitchen w/skylight looking onto spacious living room with amazing stone wall fireplace w/ gas insert that keeps the place super cozy and all other rooms are generous in size.

The massive dog friendly fenced yard offers a large vegetable garden on the East side and a sunny private West backyard w/nice sundrenched patio looking onto the hot tub, green house and garage. This is the ideal starter home or perfect downsizing g home with a convenient location to everyth h hing.

R RARE FIND! Sprawling i updated a 2 b bedroom & den penth h house with h open p concept p plan and vaulted ceilings offfers f nice interior n i & exterior views from 2 d decks of M Mt.. Bak ker, Vancouver k u Island,, the marina and d freigh fr hters h on th he Fraser River. he R Being g an end d corner suite alllows l for extra r wind dows providing d i g amazing n natural ligh ht ht in n tth he great / lliviing he i & dining d n g area a and d ffeellls like l a rranch c her h in th h sk he k The ky!

T eq quallity l h h-end high h k hen kitch h features ellab l borate b custom cherry cabinetry, a an oversize peninsula eating area compl m limented l e w/ granite counter g n tops, p pulll llout l u applliance l d drawer, the latest l s smartt applliances l e and a huge pantry. Oth h h r updates includ her c de d p plush h flo flooring g and quallity l paint i th h hrough gh hout.

Allso l o offf f fers f an nice g gym facillity l &w work rksh k hop, h , lls, h g storage l ker k and d 2p park k g stalll king l s a huge g lock a 5 minutte t walk k old town t Lad d dner.

MLS R2651874 360° TOUR

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY TY! Y

Almost square 17.34 acre parcel with 823 ft. of road frontage features an English style country home, 5 stall barn, hay field and generous pasture area which has g b been an established equestrian facility for decades. The property offers an ideal central location just 5 minutes to Tsawwassen or Ladner, Tsawwassen Mills Mall, BC Ferries, DeltaPort Way, TFN Industrial Park,, transportation and more. This parcell is close to BC Railway in an area of transitional properties with amazing future p potential. Call anytime for more infformation. f

MLS R24 427676 36 60º TOUR R

$939,000

JUST LISTED!

MLS R2649204 360° TO OUR

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!

$5,950,000 210 4743 RIVER ROAD

PORT GATEW WAY

Bright sprawling 1308 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with 9 ft ceilings throughout and a g great open floor plan in the desired Riiverwest p i complex! p S Some paint and new flooring g willl l go a long way here in this spaci p ious i unit that offers a generous siized i master with 5 piece ensuite, a huge living g room leading to the dining g area and d open kitchen and a decentt sized 2nd bedroom ideal for home office or visiting company. Also offers 2 secure underground parking stalls, a storage locker and the complex enjoys great waterway y and marina views on the North sid d of the property which is just de a 5 minute walk to old town Ladner.

$560,000

NEW W PRICE!

SOLD! MLS R2615449 360º TOU UR

Re/Max Real Estate Services www.westcoastfarmsteads.com info@johnnielsen.ca 110-3540 West 41st Ave, Vancouver V6N 3E6

Brian Elsey PREC

Harry Ratchford PREC

604-551-9396

604-315-2633

www.brianelsey.ca www.harryratchford.ca

#206N-1100 56 Street, Delta $739,000

SOLD

IMMACULATE! Meticulously maintained 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo. Central location, just 1 block to town center, shops, clinics, restaurants, schools, bus, etc. This bright corner unit has a gas fireplace (gas is included in the maintenance fees). It has crown moldings, 9 ft. ceilings, 5 piece en suite and 4 piece bathroom. It also has hardwood flooring, a 5 year old H/W tank, month’s old washer/dryer and a workshop. Royal Oaks is a very well run complex, great community, and friendly environment, with a recreation/social suite and private guest suite, secure underground parking, Showings by appointment.

Please call Brian or Harry for a complimentary evaluation.

#507-9320 Parksville Drive, Richmond $388,000

SOLD ABOVE LIST

“MASTER’S GREEN”, rarely available peaceful east facing unit with an 18’ x 6’ balcony looking over a mature parklike setting. This bright & extra clean 1 bedroom unit has generous room sizes. It has laminate floors, upgraded bathroom & kitchen. Complex features clubhouse with pool table, shuffle board, lounge, change rooms, hot tub all facing the outdoor pool deck. Short walk to West Richmond Community Centre (fitness, childcare, etc.) & Seafair Shopping Centre (Safeway, Shopper, TD, CIBC, etc.). Dixon Elementary & Hugh Boyd Secondary schools nearby. This established and well managed concrete building would be great for 1st time buyer, downsizing or investors. Rentals allowed, no pets.

Please call Brian or Harry for a complimentary evaluation.

Call Brian or Harry for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION of your home!

RE/MAX PROGROUP - 5360 12TH AVE, DELTA, B.C. - 604.943.8080

John Nielsen

AMAZING SPRAWLING PENTHOUSE!

307 4743 W RIVER ROAD

$1,349,000

JUST LISTED!

2975 53RD STREET

$6,300,000

First time this amazing g secluded 20.25 acre parcel has been offered for sale since 1955 whiich i is located just off Hornby Drive on the quiet section of 104th close to Boundary Bay and private member grass airstrip. All 3 buildings on this p property p were built in 1972 which includes a sprawling 3,162 sq. ft. f 4 bedroom rancher w/30 + car concrete drivewayy was substantially renovated and enlarged g in 1987 and roof redone 10 1 years ago. The second residence is a 1238 1 sq. ft.

Woods bungalow presently rented and the spectacular 8,400 sq. ft.

20 stall barn which was used from day 1 to breed race horses up until 7 years ago is truly a first class facility complete p with steel roof and cladding. Attention to detail here is second d to none including chain link fencing that surrounds the entire property.

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REMEMBRANCES OBITUARIES

IN MEMORIAM

ELFORD, Dustin Arthur March 10, 1947 - November 29, 2021

Shirley May Orrick (nee Cruikshank) December 29, 1935 - February 19, 2019 The days grow ever longer, and the heart grows increasingly fonder.

How my betrothed of 14 days became my bride of 65 years - our true love story.

Bob, aka The Lonely Ladner Lad

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Remembering

Joan an (Wendy) Winter W 1935 – 2021

We remember ember the love as we continue to mourn our loss with her passing last year. Missing her, husband Bruce, Son Robert, Daughter-in-law Colleen and Daughter Lynn.

Grandson’s Cameron, Liam and Alec. Sisters Barbara Walsh, Lynn Cullinan and numerous nephews and nieces in the UK. Sister-in-law Shirley Baker (John). Ex husband, James Birnie, predeceased her in 2009.

Wendy was born in Yorkshire England, the middle child in the Bertha and John Sutcliffe family, and immigrated to Canada in 1958 to start a new chapter of her life.

An early desire for a writing career was not to be. She settled into a working career in retail, firstly at the Hudson’s Bay and later the retail footwear industry, working for Agnew as manager of the Scottsdale store in North Delta. Family was very important to her, raising her children as a single mom in Ladner, and later as she closely followed the growth and development of her grandchildren.

She served on the board of the Delta Community Living Society and was a long time volunteer canvasser for the Canadian Cancer Society.

In retirement, Wendy achieved her wish to write, successfully getting published in prominent children’s magazines such as AppleSeeds, and New Moon.

Most recently, her inspirational story “A Blind Boy With Vision” was published in Cricket. One of her stories was accepted for a standardized secondary school English literacy test.

Wendy wrote profiles and travel stories for Senior Living magazine and the RV Times where she could combine writing with her passion for photography.

A love of reading and music continued throughout her life with particular fondness for the books by Alexander McCall Smith and the music of Andrea Bocelli and Paul Simon.

What is love? Love is something that happens to us. We do not chose to love. It is never planned, even if we know that some day, at some moment it may alight upon us and we hope – change everything. We are not without her. Much love and memories will remain forever in our hearts.

Thanks to Doctor David Kason for 40 plus years of care. Special thank you to the Fraser Health Paliative care support group in South Delta and the many supportive, kind and thoughtful neighbours and many dear friends.

Born in Beverly, MA to Byron and Marie Elford, Dusty is survived by his wife Marilyn Elford, son Shane Elford, granddaughter Oakley and siblings Dave Elford - Gales Ferry, CT, Brenda Cynova Afton, WY, and Yvonne Horton - Sparks, NV. Dusty was an avid golfer and eventually became an assistant pro at the Santa Ana Country Club in Newport Beach, California. It was during this time that Dustin was drafted into the military. While serving in the Mobile Riverine Force Mekong Delta he received the Medal of Valour for his heroism in combat, and was later medically discharged due to his injuries.

Dusty later moved to Canada where he became an avid outdoorsman, golfer and adventurer in business. Dusty loved competing, and in 2003 along with his best friend, he returned to Santa Ana Country Club to become the overall champions of the 54th annual Invitational Golf Tournament.

His business career was also filed with excitement as he managed several exploration companies with projects ranging from oil properties in the Bayou’s of Louisiana to gold properties in the jungles of Columbia and Ghana.

His many vacations to the Cabo San Lucas kept him busy fishing, golfing and generally relaxing in the hot sun with friends and family.

Dusty was a gentle giant with a unique dry sense of humour. He will truly be missed by many who knew him and we are sure Dusty has already found a new golf foursome in heaven to tee it up with.

A celebration of life will be held from 2:00pm until 4:00pm on April 14, 2022 at Beach Grove Golf Club for those wishing to share stories of their adventures with Dusty.

May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of Despair

KOLMEL, George It is with great sadness to announce that George Kolmel, 82, of Tsawwassen, passed away at home on February 8, 2022. George was born on April 23, 1939 in Karlsruhe, Germany to Ambrosius and Rosa Kolmel. He is predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Sieglinde, and is survived by his two sons and their spouses, Andrew and Andrea, Robert and Colleen and three grandchildren, Jonah, Lauren and Nathaniel and his brother Karl-Heinz.

George immigrated to Canada, from Germany, in 1962 and first moved to North Vancouver. In 1967, George and Sieglinde moved to Tsawwassen to build a new home and start their family. He was a carpenter by trade and made furniture for Eaton’s early in his career. He then moved to specialize in kitchen cabinet installations, which would become his calling for the remainder of his professional career. His skills were highly sought-after, and his legacy lives on in many high-end buildings in Downtown Vancouver. George was also an avid outdoorsman and spent many years hunting, fishing, and camping. BC was his backyard and he explored almost every inch of it. It was the beauty of this province that made him decide to stay in 1962. He also loved his community and vowed to never move from it.

Always the consummate gentleman and host, George made many friends through the years, was willing to lend a hand to anyone but always put family first.

He will be dearly missed by all.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 25, 2022 at 10:00am at Sacred Heart Church, 3900 Arthur Drive, Delta, BC. Burial will be at Boundary Bay Cemetery, Tsawwassen, BC.

QUAYLE, Patricia A. September 20, 1935 − January 15, 2022 Pat (née Stevenson) was born in Stratford, Ontario.

In 1972, she moved with her young family to Richmond, BC, where she was a dedicated mother, avid gardener, accomplished dinner party hostess and excellent bridge player. She was also an active member of St. Albans Anglican Church, where she and husband Mark made many lifelong friends. Pat and Mark spent their final years in Tsawwassen, BC, where they became enthusiastic lawn bowlers. While she began losing her eyesight in her 60s, Pat adjusted and remained active until her final days. Pat will be missed by her brother Stewart (Christine); her children Elizabeth, John and Margaret (Darcy); three grandchildren; and many friends. Private service.

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100 YEARS

REMEMBRANCES OBITUARIES

LEWIS, Mary (Techy) April 2, 1923 - February 1, 2022 LATIMER, Norma (CLARK) (VARHAUG) March 8, 1935 - February 6, 2022 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Mom, Sister and Granny. Norma was predeceased by her Parents, Katie and Shorty Varhaug, Daughter Tami, 1st Husband Roy Clark, Sister Nancy Varhaug, 2nd Husband Tiger (Charles) Latimer, and Brother Donald Varhaug.

She is survived by her Sister Susan Varhaug and Sister-in-law Brenda Varhaug, her Children; Brad (Wendy), Shelley (Bill), Dana (Tony), Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren; Billy (Ashley, Bo, Bianca and Mya), Melissa aka “Chip” (Annie and Janis), Amanda (Waylon, Ryder and Jak), Holly (Byron), Sydney (Derrik), and many nieces and nephews.

Mom spent her entire life living, working and raising her family in Ladner. Her childhood was spent living in the family home on River Road West. She attended school in Ladner and enjoyed playing basketball, and building her many lifelong friendships during this time.

She met and married Roy Clark and moved to “the house on Linden Drive” where she raised her family and welcomed all the neighbourhood kids to come and play. Later she would start her working career at the Ladner Dairy Queen.

There she flipped many burgers and dipped many cones for the town. She always loved to engage with all the customers, especially the local teens who would always give her the latest scoop on what was going on.

From the Dairy Queen, Mom moved on to cook at the Ladner’s Landing Pub. She continued feeding the town, adding her signature cheesecakes to the menu. Still enjoying all the local interaction with everyone young and old.

Mary passed peacefully on February 2, 2022, in Tsawwassen, she was 98. Mary was born in Hungary and, when she was two, emigrated with her family to Alberta before settling in Allen Grove, Penticton.

Mary attended school in Penticton and was crowned Penticton’s May Queen in 1940. She became a poster girl for the Red Cross and she was a proud card-carrying blood donor for many years. When she was a receptionist at General Motors, she met her future husband, Wilf. Mary was active in the Catholic Church and made many friends within the Delta community. Mary and Wilf were members of the Beach Grove Golf Club for many years. They also enjoyed the snowbird lifestyle taking their clubs and trailer to join friends in Yuma, Arizona. Mary will be remembered for her smile and love for all babies.

Predeceased by her husband, Wilf, her brother, Sig, and her sister, Marg. She is survived by her sister, Rose, step-children: Tammy, David, Debra and Don, 13 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren and 6 nephews and their families.

We are thankful for the care Mary received from the staff at Waterford Care Centre. No service planned at this time.

In 2000 she retired and married her 2nd husband Tiger Latimer. They continued to keep entertaining their expanding family and friends with many big BBQ’s and dinners. The door was always open to all, especially anyone who didn’t have a place to go for Christmas dinner. During this era she was able to enjoy travel time with her sister Susan. They enjoyed many trips together, always meeting new people, taking in all the sights and entertainment they could find. Always coming home with stories to share.

We will all remember her, riding her beloved bike through town, taking the time to have a chat with you, or give you a big wave and smile.

Many thanks to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff at Delta Hospital and also all the staff at Mountain View Manor.

Mom, Granny, Norma will be missed by many.

Love You “LETS HAVE SOME COFFEE” Donations may be made to the Delta Hospital Foundation. https://www.dhchfoundation.ca/ Celebration of Life, to be determined.

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Jean Ann May Taylor mother, grandmother passed away peacefully in Tsawwassen, BC on age of 94.

(nee: Hendricks), beloved and great grandmother, at Waterford Care Centre February 11, 2022 at the

Jean was born in Kaslo, BC in 1927 into the large Hendricks family.

She went to school in Nelson where she met and married her love, Walter Taylor.

The couple moved to Trail where they raised their family of four boys. The couple was very community minded and supported many charitable organizations.

Still, Jean would say that her greatest accomplishment was her family.

Jean will be greatly missed by her surviving four sons: Robert (Violet), Don (Jill), Terry (Judy), Warren (Betty), five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her loving husband, Walter and her daughter-in-law Patty. She was the last of her parents’ children outliving her three brothers and two sisters.

We would like to thank the staff at the Waterford Care Center for their exceptional care of Jean during her last years. The family will gather for a memorial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to a community charity.

Online condolences can be made at deltafuneral.ca Delta Funeral Home 604.946.6040

Mom cherished her family and friends, but her great joy was her grandchildren.

She spoiled them by buying them everything she could, but she loved doing it.

She would leave no stone unturned to find the things they wanted. She enjoyed attending all their sporting events and getting involved with any of the activities they were doing. She met many new people during this time and became “Granny” to many.

Mom was happy, kind, generous and patient. She loved her community and campaigned with various charities and volunteered on the first Ladner Area Planning Committee.

TAYLOR, Jean Ann May (nee: Hendricks)

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS MARTYN, Lorraine Dorothy Mrs. Lorraine Dorothy Martyn, late of Abbotsford, BC, passed away on February 3, 2022 at the age of 87 at 6:00 PM. She is survived by her children David (Cheryl), Debra (Bradley), James (Charlene), grandchildren Joy (Clint), Graham (Emily), Gabriel, Caleb, and Jacob, and one great-grandchild, Mila.

She was predeceased by her husband Thomas, as well as her parents Archibald and Mabel Helm (nee Gramson).

Lorraine was born in Vancouver on October 31, 1934 and graduated from John Oliver Secondary in 1952. In addition to living in Vancouver, Lorraine and Tom also lived in both Great Falls, Montana and Tsawwassen, just south of Vancouver. While in Tsawwassen, Lorraine worked for many years at Purdy’s Chocolates in nearby Richmond.

They moved to Abbotsford in 2012 to be closer to family, and Lorraine’s final months were spent living at Bevan Village. Our family is incredibly grateful to the Bevan staff for all the love and care they provided Mom. Lorraine loved her family and will always be remembered for her love of the colour purple, her cookie recipe, and her ever present sense of humour.

A celebration of Lorraine’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Level Ground Mennonite Church, located at 31216 King Road in Abbotsford with Pastor Andrew Haak officiating.

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Sincerely, Joyce, Lee & Scott Blackwell.

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